3000219
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Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Serum or Plasma

PROSTAG D2
Example Reports
High
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Testing is primarily of research interest.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available and NYDOH is not accepting Non-permitted Laboratory Requests (NPL). Do not submit sample to ARUP.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Aspirin, indomethacin, or anti-inflammatory medications should be discontinued, if possible, at least 48 hours prior to collection.

Collect

Plain Red or Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells within 10 minutes of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed

Varies

Reported

10-17 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84150

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3000220 Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Serum/Plasma 12839-7
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Aliases

  • PG D2 Forward
Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Serum or Plasma

Interscience