Prostaglandin D2/creatinine ratio, urine

Alphabetical Test listing

Prostaglandin D2/creatinine ratio, urine-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

PG D2
PGD2

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:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Volume:

5 mL

Minimum volume:

1 mL

Collection instructions:

Random urine is acceptable and preferred. Preservative should not be added.

Processing instructions:

Freeze immediately

Transport container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Transport and stability:

Frozen - 6 months

Reason for rejection:

Non-frozen
No timed collection is acceptable

Performing lab:

LabCorp (505525): R-NX

TAT:

12 days

Method:

SPE and LC-MS/MS Analysis

Reference ranges:

Not established

CPT codes:

84150
82570

LOINC code:

Result 14054-1

Date created:

06/03/2019

Revised date:

07/25/2022

Review date:

12/21/2023