Test Details
Methodology
SPE and LC-MS/MS Analysis
Result Turnaround Time
8 - 10 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
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 Requirements
Specimen
Urine (random)
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Urine (random) with no preservative
Collection Instructions
Random urine is acceptable and preferred. Preservative should not be added, but the urine should be frozen immediately.
Storage Instructions
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect specimen type
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505525 | Prostaglandin D2/Creatinine, U | 505526 | Prostaglandin D2/Cr Ratio | ng/g | Pending | |
| 505525 | Prostaglandin D2/Creatinine, U | 505527 | Prostaglandin D2, urine | pg/mL | 12838-9 | |
| 505525 | Prostaglandin D2/Creatinine, U | 500334 | Creatinine, Urine | mg/dL | 2161-8 | |
| Order Code | 505525 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Prostaglandin D2/Creatinine, U | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 505526 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Prostaglandin D2/Cr Ratio | |||||
| UofM | ng/g | |||||
| Result LOINC | Pending | |||||
| Order Code | 505525 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Prostaglandin D2/Creatinine, U | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 505527 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Prostaglandin D2, urine | |||||
| UofM | pg/mL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 12838-9 | |||||
| Order Code | 505525 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Prostaglandin D2/Creatinine, U | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 500334 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Creatinine, Urine | |||||
| UofM | mg/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 2161-8 |