Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Enzyme Colorimetric Assay
Synonyms
2,3 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; Prostaglandin; PGD2 (prostaglandin); Mastocytosis; 23BPG; 11BPG; BPG2; 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; PGF2 Alpha
Specimen Type
Urine
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday; 11 A.M.
Standard TAT
2-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-4 mL 24 Hour or Random Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
No preservative preferred.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 8 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
4 mL 24 Hour or Random Urine
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL 24 Hour or Random Urine
Processing Instructions
Indicate 24 hour volume in comments and on specimen. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
84150
Revised
10-09-20; 8/31/23 updated MML test code
Initials
SL