Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Urine

3000240
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Ordering Recommendation

Testing is primarily of research interest.

Mnemonic
PROST D2U
Methodology

Quantitative Radioimmunoassay

Performed

Varies

Reported

10-17 days

New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation

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

Collect

Random urine

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 10 mL urine to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes and freeze immediately. (Min: 5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN.

Unacceptable Conditions

24 hour urine collection.

Remarks
Stability

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

Reference Interval
Interpretive Data



No compliance statements are in use for this test.

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Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
05/06/2019
X
11/14/2018
X
N/A
CPT Codes

84150

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Components
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3000243 Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Urine 12838-9
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Aliases
  • PG D2 Forward
Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Urine

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