2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine

Test Code

23BPG

Quest Code

10041

Includes

Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

5 mL random 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

Transport Container

Plastic 5 mL tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
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.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinical Laboratories

200 1st Street SW

Rochester, MN 55905-0001

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