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2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hr Urine

Test ID: 23BPT U

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; 11BPG; 2,3 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; 23BPG;BPG2; MastocytosisProstaglandin;23BPT;23;BPT23

Method

Various

Method Description

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

Specimens

24h Urine

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

15-Dec-2022

Specimen

Specimens

24h Urine

Collection Containers

24 Hour Urine Container

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

Collection Instructions

Collect urine for 24 hours. Preservative not required.
Please note that when collecting for multiple tests, the following preservatives are acceptable for this test: 50% Acetic Acid, Boric Acid, Sodium Carbonate.
Please note that Diazolidinyl Urea, Thymol, Toluene, 6M Hydrochloric Acid and 6M Nitric Acid are not acceptable.

Handling Information

Aliquot into plastic tube. Store and send sample cold or frozen.

Additional Information

Provide collection volume and duration.

Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Test Version

15-Dec-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Various

Method Description

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

Turnaround Time

11 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a pg/mg creatinine
  • < 1802
Creatinine mg/24 hours
  • 930 - 2955

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

15-Dec-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
23BPT U 638782,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a pg/mg Cr
63856Creatinine, 24 HR, U mg/24 h
62305Creatinine Concentration, 24HR, U mg/dL

Test Version

15-Dec-2022