Esoterix
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 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.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top or tiger-top (SST) tube
Collection
Use serum only! Separate serum within one hour; transfer into a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Ship frozen on dry ice.
Test Details
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reference Interval
Age Range (nmol/L) Infants (1 - 23m) 60.0 - 252.0 Prepubertal 72.0 - 220.0 Pubertal Range (nmol/L) Males 16.0 - 100.0 Females 36.0 - 125.0 Adult Males Range (nmol/L) 20 - 49y 16.5 - 55.9 >49 19.3 - 76.4 Adult Females Range (nmol/L) 20 - 49y 24.6 - 122.0 >49y 17.3 - 125.0