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Prostaglandin D2, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: PGD2

Test

Method

EIE/ELISA

Report Includes

Prostaglandin D2

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (EDTA)

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (EDTA)

Sample Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are acceptable.

Patient Preparation

Patient should not be on aspirin, indomethacin or other anti-inflammatory medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection as this will drastically reduce circulating Prostaglandin D2.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate immediately.

Stability

Frozen 60 days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not frozen

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

EIE/ELISA

Turnaround Time

12 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Prostaglandin D2 pg/mL
  • 35 - 115
  • Pediatric reference ranges not established

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019