Optimized Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 I was wondering if anyone had sensitive estradiol test done? Do we even have this in NZ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratz99 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 17 hours ago, Optimized said: I was wondering if anyone had sensitive estradiol test done? Do we even have this in NZ? The f*ck is "sensitive" estradiol? If you mean testing estradiol levels (e2) you can just walk in to the lab and ask for it to be done. It costs around 20 something bucks + collection fee from memory.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz69 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 4 hours ago, ratz99 said: The f*ck is "sensitive" estradiol? If you mean testing estradiol levels (e2) you can just walk in to the lab and ask for it to be done. It costs around 20 something bucks + collection fee from memory.. According to my literature serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture, this is generally not done at my local lab.. Standard E2 testing can be out of range by as much as 10 times (higher) the correct value shown on sensitive oestradiol, causing unnecessary use of AI's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratz99 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Daz69 said: According to my literature serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture, this is generally not done at my local lab.. Standard E2 testing can be out of range by as much as 10 times (higher) the correct value shown on sensitive oestradiol, causing unnecessary use of AI's... Oh cool LOL. Wow though, that makes me wonder why you'd even bother with the regular one if it's that inaccurate. I'm guessing it still serves a purpose though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimized Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Normal E2 test is not accurate. It just gives a rough idea but it could be 20 times to your actual levels and you will end up taking arimidex for no reason and you'll crash. Sensitive E2 test gives you your actual estradiol reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 On 2017-6-18 at 7:00 PM, ratz99 said: Wow though, that makes me wonder why you'd even bother with the regular one if it's that inaccurate. I'm guessing it still serves a purpose though? I'm curious to know the answer to this, too. Is the normal E2 test okay for females (presumably the usual candidates for the test) because they have so much more E2, therefore the level of precision is less important? But because guys have less, any variance proportionately makes a much bigger difference? ratz99 and Kalidane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACB Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 I would also like to know if it is possible to get an Ultrasensitive Estradiol (E2 - Oestradiol) test done here in NZ? I believe it is vital that the test centre uses Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) NOT Immunoassay (IA) test. If you want to see more about the required test I am looking for in NZ ... Have a look at this link https://www.labcorp.com/test-menu/24871/estradiol-sensitive-lc-ms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACB Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 15 hours ago, AASBandit said: Hmm, I didnt think any e2 tests were available in NZ by patient request, but only via your doctor. At least at SCL centres. The Dr aspect isn't too important (friendly Dr). The real issue is finding a Lab' that has the capability to do the E2 Estradiol (Male Assay) Sensitive LC/MS/MS test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACB Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I understand that Estradiol is very difficult to measure to low levels because of the nature of the way it ionises. Auckland University have the LC/MS/MS capability and can measure to 10pg/mL ..... Is this sensitive enough for a Male assay? I thought the Male range was in the region of 13-54 pg/mL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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