Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2)
| Label Mnemonic: | PGD2 |
| Epic code: | LAB8446 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Specimen
Instructions:
Patient Preparation: Aspirin, indomethacin, or anti-inflammatory medications should be discontinued, if possible, at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Collection Medium:
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| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 3 mL Plasma in a Pink top tube
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL Plasma in a Pink top tube
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL Plasma in a Pink top tube
Delivery Instructions:
After collection, place in wet ice and immediately deliver to laboratory. Critical Frozen.Turn Around
Time:
10-17 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Methodology:
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
CPT Code:
84150