Prostaglandin (PG D2)
Label Mnemonic: FPD2U
Epic code: LAB8749
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive)
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 10 mL random urine
Absolute Minimum: 5 mL random urine
Delivery Instructions:
After collection, place in wet ice and immediately deliver to laboratory. Critical Frozen.
Turn Around Time:
5-7 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Comments:
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.
Methodology:
Direct Immunoassay (RIA)
CPT Code:
84150