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2,3-Dinor-11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine
Test Code10109
CPT Codes
84150, 82570
Includes
Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
5 mL urine aliquot from a 24-hour urine collected in a plastic 5 mL tube
Patient Preparation
Patients taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) may have decreased concentrations of prostaglandin F2 alpha. If possible, discontinue for 2 weeks or 72 hours, respectively, prior to collecting a specimen.
Minimum Volume
4 mL
Instructions
1. Collect urine for 24 hours
2. No preservative preferred
If ordering this test with 39559-N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine/10109-2,3-Dinor-11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine; both tests must be ordered under a different order number. They cannot share an order number.
If the total volume provided is less than 300 mL, this test will be canceled and 23BPR (10041) will be ordered and performed.
2. No preservative preferred
If ordering this test with 39559-N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine/10109-2,3-Dinor-11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine; both tests must be ordered under a different order number. They cannot share an order number.
If the total volume provided is less than 300 mL, this test will be canceled and 23BPR (10041) will be ordered and performed.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) • Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs; Report available: 3-7 days
Clinical Significance
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine specimens.
