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HelpTest Code UBP 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine
Reporting Name
2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a,RUPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using random urine specimens
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 possible, discontinue for 2 weeks or 72 hours, respectively, prior to collecting a specimen.
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 Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
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 |
Report Available
3 to 8 daysReference Values
<1802 pg/mg creatinine
Method Name
R23BP: Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
CRETR: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
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.CPT Code Information
84150
82570
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 23BPR | 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a,RU | 97658-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CRETR | Creatinine, Random, U | 2161-8 |
| 603459 | 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a | 97658-9 |