Falsely Elevated Estradiol Results in a 62-Year-Old Male Patient

Abstract

Abstract Falsely increased estradiol levels can lead to unnecessary tests and therapeutic interventions. Here, we present a case of a 62-year-old man with falsely elevated estradiol, which led to subsequent follow-up testing and prescriptions. Alternative immunoassay testing, in conjunction with Scantibodies’ blocking reagents, polyethylene glycol precipitation, and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry confirmation demonstrated that the falsely elevated estradiol was due to the presence of macro-estradiol. This report emphasizes the importance of recognizing analytical interferences in immunoassays to appropriately manage subsequent testing and patient care.