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HelpTest Code E2ESO / 500108-EX ESTRADIOL, PEDIATRIC, SERUM
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | E2ESO |
| EPIC | LAB10056 |
| Esoterix | 500108 |
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
Method Name
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be issued
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
6-10 Days
Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Red Top Tube
Preferred Volume
Serum: 3 mL (Red Top Tube) – Minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Minimum Volume
Serum: 1.5 mL (Red Top Tube)
Specimen Collection and Handling
Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum/plasma in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 2 Years
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Room Temp: 7 Days
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82670 | Estradiol, Quantitative |
Keywords
E2
Performing Laboratory Location
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
LOINC Code Information
35384-7
Clinical Significance
This test should be ordered ONLY by a pediatric endocrinology specialist or as a result of consultation with a pediatric endocrinology specialist. For all other patients, please order “ESTRADIOL, SERUM” test code “ESTR2”.
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Lavender-top (EDTA)
Dark Green Heparin