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Test Code
PGD2U
Test Name
Prostaglandin D2, Urine
CPT Codes
82570, 84150
Included Tests
  • Prostaglandin D2, urine
  • Prostaglandin D2/Cr Ratio
  • Creatinine, Urine
Expected Turnaround Time
8 - 9 days
Clinical Utility

Prostaglandin D2 is a major prostaglandin produced by the brain and by mast cells, and plays a role in vasodilation ("niacin flush") and in the development of allergic diseases such as asthma and alopecia.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Random Urine

  

Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) 

    

Desired Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect random urine in a plastic urine container (preservative free).
  2. Freeze immediately after collection.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transport 5 mL of frozen urine in the original collection container.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Frozen

8 days
Methodology
SPE and LC-MS/MS Analysis
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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