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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Test Includes
Estradiol; Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Serum; Testosterone, Total, Serum
Special Instructions
This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube
Test Details
Use
Results are utilized within a propriety algorithm by certified BioTE providers to insure appropriate (male vs. female) patient medication dosage for individualized therapy. Used to compare against baseline levels for confirmation of optimized pellet hormone replacement therapy.
Methodology
See individual test components.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242625 | HRT Female Post Pellet | 004227 | Testosterone | ng/dL | 2986-8 | |
| 242625 | HRT Female Post Pellet | 004316 | FSH | mIU/mL | 15067-2 | |
| 242625 | HRT Female Post Pellet | 004519 | Estradiol | pg/mL | 2243-4 |
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