Oestradiol - 17B
 (Biochemistry)
Investigation : Oestradiol - 17B
Specimen type : Serum
Spec container : Serum Gel 
Volume required : 5 ml
MALE Ref range : 41 - 159
FEMALE Ref range : 45 - 1461
Turnaround : <48 hours


From 23rd April 2015, Oestradiol results are 10-15% lower than previously reported.

Interference from the drug Fulvestrant (Faslodex) may cause falsely elevated results. This assay must not be used on patients prescribed Fulvestrant. Please see Link.

Please provide the date of the LMP

Click for fertility hormone reference ranges.

Analyses for IVF requests are done within 2 hours of receipt.

Additional information on plasma 17β-oestradiol and its clinical use can be found here: plasma 17β-oestradiol.

New male/female E2 reference intervals 01/05/21, results unaffected.
E2 varies with menstruation: follicular 45-854, midcycle 151-1461, luteal 82-1251, post-menopausal <18-505 (pmol/L)

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