Methodology
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Synonyms
11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; 11BPG; 2,3 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; 23BPG; BPG2; Mastocytosis; Prostaglandin; 23BP23; BPT23
Specimen Type
Urine, Timed or Random
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2.7-5 mL of 24-Hour Urine or Random Urine
Container Type
24 Hour Urine Container or Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
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. No preservative preferred. Refrigerate after collection Specimen volume in milliliters and duration are required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated=14 days, Frozen=30 days
Rejection Criteria
Ambient, If total volume provided is less than 300 mL, this test will be canceled and 23BPR ordered and performed.
Test Volume Required
5 mL of 24-Hr urine collection
Minimum Test Volume
2.7 mL urine
Processing Instructions
Specimen volume in milliliters and duration are required. If the total volume provided is less than 300 mL, this test will be canceled and 23BPR ordered and performed. Order test in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
84150
Revised
8/8/24
Initials
SA