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2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine

Test Code
LAB3518


Alias/See Also
1232900104


CPT Codes
84150

Preferred Specimen
24 Hour Urine


Patient Preparation
Patients taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have decreased concentrations of prostaglandin F2 alpha. If medically feasible, for 2 weeks before specimen collection, patient should not take aspirin and for 72 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take NSAIDs.

Minimum Volume
All urine produced during that time.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (5 mL urine)


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days



Last Updated: September 8, 2026


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