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HelpTest Code FPROS Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), Random Urine
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patient should not be on aspirin, indomethacin, or anti-inflammatory medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen.
Specimen Type: Urine
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL tube (T068)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect 10 mL random urine (NO preservative).
2. Freeze immediately and send specimen frozen in plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068)
3. Specimen must remain frozen prior to and during shipping.
Note: 24-hour urine collection is not acceptable.
Method Name
Direct ELISA
Reporting Name
Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen | 60 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| 24-hour urine collections Room temperature or Refrigerated specimens |
Reject |
Reference Values
Up to 175 ng/g Creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
84150
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPROS | Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), U | 12838-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPROS | Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), U | 12838-9 |