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2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine
MessageFor Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.
If ordering this test with NMHR / N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine, both tests must be ordered under different order numbers. They cannot share an order number.
If ordering this test with NMHR / N-Methylhistamine, Random, Urine, both tests must be ordered under different order numbers. They cannot share an order number.
Test Code
23BPR
Alias/See Also
11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha,
Mastocytosis,
23BPG
Mastocytosis,
23BPG
CPT Codes
84150; 82570
Preferred Specimen
5 mL random urine
Patient Preparation
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
Urine cup
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
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
Setup Schedule
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
2 - 6 days
Limitations
Although a random urine collection is acceptable, the preferred specimen for 2,3-dinor-11beta-prostaglandin F2 alpha analysis is a 24-hour urine collection; order 23BPT / 2,3-Dinor-11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine.
Clinical Significance
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens
Performing Laboratory
Creatinine performed at:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a performed at:
Mayo Clinic Laboratories – Rochester Superior Drive
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Last Updated: November 19, 2021
