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Test ID FPRSG Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Urine

Method Name

Direct Immunoassay (RIA)

Reporting Name

Prostaglandins (PG D2), U

Specimen Type

Urine

10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection. Send specimen frozen in a plastic, 10-mL urine tube (Supply T068).

 

Note:    1. Indicate collection volume (mL) and duration on order.

            2. Patient should not be on aspirin, indomethacin, or anti-inflammatory medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Frozen

Reference Values

100 - 280 ng/24 hrs

 

Day(s) Performed

Upon receipt

Report Available

5 - 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Inter Science Institute

Test Classification

This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and is designated as research use only. The analytic performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Inter Science Institute. This test is not intended for diagnosis or patient management decisions without confirmation by other medically established means.

CPT Code Information

84150

NY State Approved

No