Prostaglandin E2
Test Summary
Prostaglandins are synthesized from arachidonic acid by cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 or -2, which converts the acid into PGH2. This is further processed by cytosolic or microsomal prostaglandin synthesis to become prostaglandin E2. PG E2 is produced in many tissues and the level is increased during inflammation, arthritis, fever, endometriosis, tissue injury, pheochromocytoma, VIP producing tumors and variety of cancers with amine peptide productions. Prostaglandin E2 production and circulating levels are reduced by aspiring and indomethacin treatment.
Aliases
- PGE2
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimens are preferred. Patients should be free from medications (like aspirin, and anti-inflammatory drugs) for 2 days.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis • Serum separator tubes SST®
Order Code
PROSTG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5629
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84150
Billing Code
- 671182
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) • Extraction
FDA Status
The performance characteristics of this test were determined by Pan Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Pan Laboratories, LLC
15375 Barranca Pkw
E101
Irvine CA, 92618
15375 Barranca Pkw
E101
Irvine CA, 92618
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
200-400 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Friday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL plasma collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Fasting specimens are preferred. Patients should be free from medications (like aspirin, and anti-inflammatory drugs) for 2 days.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature • Received refrigerated • Gross hemolysis • Serum separator tubes SST®
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) • Extraction
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
200-400 pg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Friday; Report available: 1 day