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

Message

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Test Code

23BPT

Alias/See Also

11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; 23BPG

CPT Codes
84150

Preferred Specimen

5 mL unpreserved 24 hour urine

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

Transport Container

Plastic pour off tube or plastic urine cup

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

Setup Schedule

Monday, Thursday

Report Available

2 - 6 days

Clinical Significance

Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24 hour urine specimens

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905

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