11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha11BPG; 2,3 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha; 23BPG; BPG2; Mastocytosis; Prostaglandin
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2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random Urine
Test ID: 23BPRU
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Various
Method Description
2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a: LC-MS/MS
Creatinine: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Specimens
Urine
Test Location
Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA
Test Version
4-Oct-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Urine
Collection Containers
Mid-Stream 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
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Version
4-Oct-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 | |
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| 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a | pg/mg creatinine |
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| Creatinine | mg/dL |
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Test Location
Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA
Test Version
4-Oct-2022
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 23BPRU | 638762,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a | pg/mg Cr |
| 63877Creatinine, Random, U | mg/dL |
Test Version
4-Oct-2022