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Test ID: 23BPRU

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

Test Overview

Method

Various

Method Description

2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a: LC-MS/MS
Creatinine: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

Aliases/Synonyms

11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha11BPG; 2,3 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; 23BPG; BPG2; Mastocytosis; Prostaglandin

Specimen

Specimen Type

Urine

Containers

Collection Containers

Mid-Stream Urine Container

Volume

Sample Volume

5 ml

Minimum Volume

4 ml

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
8 hours 14 days 30 days

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

11 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a
    pg/mg creatinine
    < 1802
  2. Creatinine
    mg/dL
    16 - 326

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
23BPRU 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a 63876 pg/mg Cr
Creatinine, Random, U 63877 mg/dL

Test Version

Last Updated

2022-10-04