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Lab Test Dictionary

Prostaglandin E2 (PG E2), Urine


Synonyms

PGE2

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Performing Lab

Quest forwards to Interscience Institute (TSO)


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

5-7 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

5-10 mL Random Urine

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Collected without preservative. Patient should not be on Aspirin, Indomethacin or Anti-Inflammatory medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Month

Test Volume Required

10 mL Random Urine

Minimum Test Volume

5 mL Random Urine

Processing Instructions

Requires TSO form.


Comments

Requires TSO form.


CPT Codes

84150


Revised

07-12-18

Initials

SL