Falsely elevated serum estradiol due to heterophile antibody interference: a case report
Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online)
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65(2): 237-241, Mar.-Apr. 2021. tab
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY Falsely elevated estradiol is rare, may result from heterophile antibody interference, and can result in unnecessary investigation and intervention. We present the case of a 56-year-old female with falsely elevated estradiol levels inconsistent with her overall clinical picture, which ultimately led to an unnecessary surgical procedure. With the use of alternative analytical platforms and a heterophile antibody blocking agent, we determined the false elevation was due to heterophile antibody interference. Clinicians must suspect and investigate for laboratory error when the clinical picture contradicts laboratory results.
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Asunto principal:
Anticuerpos Heterófilos
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Estradiol
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online)
Asunto de la revista:
Endocrinologia
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Metabolismo
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Institución/País de afiliación:
University of British Columbia/CA
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