2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Test ID | Order LOINC | 
| LAB17704 | LAB17704 | 23BPT | 94381-1 | 
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Test ID | Result LOINC | 
| 2,3-Dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a | 12301020401 | M603460 | 603460 | 94381-1 | 
| Creatinine, 24 Hour, U. | 12301020389 | MCRA | CR_A | 2162-6 | 
| Collection Duration (h) | 12301020390 | MTM10 | TM10 | 13362-9 | 
| Urine Volume (mL) | 12301020391 | MVL8 | VL8 | 3167-4 | 
| Creatinine Concentration, 24 Hour, U. | 12301020392 | MCR24 | CR_24 | 20624-3 | 
Ordering Guidance
A 24-hour urine collection is the preferred specimen type, but a random specimen is also acceptable for 2,3-dinor 11beta-prostaglandin F2 alpha; order 23BPR / 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Random, Urine.
If the total volume provided is less than 300 mL or the specimen does not meet the 24-hour urine requirements, this test will be canceled and 23BPR ordered and performed.
Necessary Information
Specimen volume (in milliliters) and duration (in hours) are required.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patients taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have decreased concentrations of prostaglandin F2 alpha. If medically feasible, for 2 weeks before specimen collection, patient should not take aspirin and for 72 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take NSAIDs.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine refrigerate for 24 hours.
2. No preservative preferred.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Useful For
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis using 24-hour urine specimens
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed | 
|---|---|---|---|
| T23BP | 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a | No | Yes | 
| CRT24 | Creatinine, 24 HR, U | No | Yes | 
Special Instructions
Method Name
T23BP: Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
CRT24: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reporting Name
2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | 
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | 
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 8 hours | 
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
<1802 pg/mg creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
3 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
 Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
 Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84150
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value | 
|---|---|---|
| 23BPT | 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a, U | 94381-1 | 
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value | 
|---|---|---|
| CR_A | Creatinine, 24 HR, U | 2162-6 | 
| 603460 | 2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a | 94381-1 | 
| TM27 | Collection Duration (h) | 13362-9 | 
| VL69 | Urine Volume (mL) | 3167-4 | 
| CR_24 | Creatinine Concentration, 24 HR, U | 20624-3 | 
 
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