11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hr. Urine

Test Code

23BPG

Specimen Name

11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hr. Urine

CPT Codes

  • 84150
  • 82570

Collect

24 hour urine, urine cup or specimen transport tube

Stability

7 days refrigerated

Volume

10 mLs

Minimum Volume

4 mLs

Performed

Performed Monday/Thursday - Reported 1-6 days

Components

Additional Information

Must Include: Collection Start-DateTime, Stop-DateTime and Total Volume. 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.

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