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Test ID NBLD0733 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine

Useful For

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

Specimen Type

Urine


Ordering Guidance


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.

 

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.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Patients taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have decreased concentrations of prostaglandin F2 alpha. If medically feasible, for 2 weeks before specimen collection, patient should not take aspirin and for 72 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take NSAIDs.

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  8 hours

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

3 to 8 days

Method Name

R23BP: Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

CRETR: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

Reporting Name

2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a,RU

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Secondary ID

606356

CPT Code Information

84150

82570

Reference Values

<1802 pg/mg creatinine

Test Classification

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.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
R23BP 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a No Yes
CRETR Creatinine, Random, U No Yes
Sanford Laboratories - Enterprise Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 29459  2,3-DINOR 11B-PROSTAGLANDIN F2A   
 21515  CREATININE, RANDOM, U