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Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Test ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB17724 | LAB17724 | FPDPG | N/A |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Test ID | Result LOINC |
| Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) | 12301020442 | MFPDPG | FPDPG | 12839-7 |
Specimen Required
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.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable.
2. Centrifuge as soon as possible, aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately.
3. Send frozen.
Method Name
ELISA
Reporting Name
Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 60 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Specimens other than Serum or Plasma EDTA. | Reject |
Reference Values
35 - 115 pg/mL
No pediatric reference ranges available for this test.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
84150
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPDPG | Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPDPG | Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) | 12839-7 |