2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine
Test Summary
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens
Aliases
- 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Mastocytosis, 23BPG
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL random urine
Minimum Volume
2.7 mL
Instructions
N/A
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.
Storage
Urine cup
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 8 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 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.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
23BPR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6753
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84150
- 82570
Billing Code
- 650048
- 650049
CPT Statement
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS),
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing 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
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
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday; Reports available: 3 - 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL random urine
Minimum Volume
2.7 mL
Instructions
N/A
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.
Storage
Urine cup
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 8 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 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.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS),
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday; Reports available: 3 - 8 days