Also known as: E2, Estradiol, Oestradiol-17 beta

Specimen requirements

Sample type: Serum (Serum)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Immunoassay - Indirect / Competitive

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

  • John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Males:
<1y: <92 pmol/L
1-10 yrs: <46 pmol/L
11-12 yrs: <95 pmol/L
13-14yrs: <102 pmol/L
15-18yrs: <141 pmol/L
>18 yrs: <161 pmol/L

Females:
<1y: <92 pmol/L
1-8 yrs: <37 pmol/L
9-10y: <176 pmol/L
11y: <345 pmol/L

Oestradiol female reference data:
Follicular phase: 77 - 921 pmol/L
Mid-cycle phase: 139 - 2382 pmol/L
Luteal phase: 77 - 1145 pmol/L
Post-menopausal: less than 103 pmol/L