Prostaglandin D2, serum

Alphabetical Test listing

Prostaglandin D2, serum-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

PG D2
Prostaglandins: D2

Useful for:

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.

Patient preparation information:

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

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 5 mL

Volume:

5.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

The only acceptable sample type is serum collected in a red top tube. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. Store and ship frozen immediately.

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin
Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection
Freeze immediatley

Transport container:

Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Frozen (strict) - 60 days

Reason for rejection:

Non-frozen specimen
Plasma or serum collected using a gel barrier tube.

Performing lab:

LabCorp (505530): R-NX

TAT:

12 days

Method:

SPE and LC-MS/MS Analysis

CPT codes:

84150

LOINC code:

Result 12839-7

Date created:

05/24/2019

Revised date:

07/25/2022

Review date:

07/29/2022