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

Order Code: 23BPT

Test Summary

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

Aliases

11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha
23BPG

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

5 mL unpreserved 24 hour urine

Minimum Volume

4 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

Plastic screw-cap vial or plastic urine cup

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

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

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

23BPT

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6752

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

84150

Billing Code

650047

CPT Statement

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. 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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday, Thursday; Reports available: 3 - 8 days