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Order Code 23BPT 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine


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 possible, discontinue for 2 weeks or 72 hours, respectively, prior to collecting a specimen.

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

Method Name

T23BP: Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

CRT24: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

Reporting Name

2,3-dinor 11B-Prostaglandin F2a, U

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
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

Method Description

2,3-Dinor-11beta-prostaglandin F2 alpha (2,3 BPG) is quantified in urine by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Deuterium-labeled 2,3-dinor-11beta-prostaglandin F2 alpha (d9-2,3 BPG) and reagent are added to all controls and specimens, which are then liquid/liquid extracted. The extractant is evaporated and samples and controls then reconstituted. Chromatographic separation is achieved with an analytical column. This eluent is transferred to an API 5000 MS/MS. The ratios of the integrated peak heights of 2,3 BPG and d9-2,3 BPG internal standard are used to calculate the concentration of the analyte. All 2,3 BPG concentrations are normalized to urine creatinine levels.(Unpublished Mayo method)

 

Creatinine:

All 2,3 BPG concentrations are normalized to urine creatinine levels measured using a Roche cobas enzymatic method. The enzymatic method is based on the determination of sarcosine from creatinine with the aid of creatininase, creatinase, and sarcosine oxidase. The liberated hydrogen peroxide is measured via a modified Trinder reaction using a colorimetric indicator. Optimization of the buffer system and the colorimetric indicator enables the creatinine concentration to be quantified both precisely and specifically.(Package insert: Creatinine plus ver 2. Roche Diagnostics; V15.0, 03/2019)

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

84150

Urine Preservative Collection Options

Note: The addition of preservative or application of temperature controls must occur within 4 hours of completion of the collection.

 

Ambient (no additive)

No

Refrigerate (no additive)

Preferred

Frozen (no additive)

OK

50% Acetic Acid

OK

Boric Acid

OK

Diazolidinyl Urea

No

6M Hydrochloric Acid

No

6M Nitric Acid

No

Sodium Carbonate

OK

Thymol

No

Toluene

No