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26637 Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)(FPDPG)

Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)(FPDPG)
Test Code: FPDPGSO
Synonyms/Keywords

FPDPG, PGD2, Prostaglandins, Prostaglandins PGD2​

Test Components

​Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)

Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)

​​Serum
​Red Top Tube(RTT)
​Serum Seperator Tube (SST)
​3 mL
​1 mL
​
Collection Processing Instructions

​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.

Centrifuge as soon as possible, aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately. 

Send frozen.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime

​Serum
​Frozen 
​60 days
Rejection Criteria

​Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus and Specimens other than Serum 

Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedReport Available
Methodology/Instrumentation

​Inter Science Institute
​Monday - Friday
​5 to 9 days
​Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test Information

​Prostaglandins are fatty acids derived from arachidonic acid metabolism. They are closely related to the Thromboxanes and Leukotrienes. Prostaglandin D2 is derived mainly from Prostaglandin H2, and is metabolized to Dihydroketo Prostaglandin D2. Prostaglandin D2 is excreted directly into the urine. The sites of highest Prostaglandin D2 activity are the brain, spinal cord, intestines, and stomach. Prostaglandin D2 is the major Prostaglandin produced by uterine tissue. Prostaglandin D2 is a potent bronchoconstrictor, neuromodulator, and anti-antithrombin agent. It also stimulates the secretion of Pancreatic Glucagon. Prostaglandin D2 has been found to have an anti-metastatic effect on many malignant tumor cells. Prostaglandin D2 production and circulating levels are drastically suppressed by aspirin and Indomethacin.

Reference Range Information

35 - 115 pg/mL
No pediatric reference ranges available for this test​
Outreach CPTs
CPTModifier
(if needed)		QuantityDescriptionComments

​84150
​​1
​​Prostaglandin, each
​
Synonyms/Keywords

FPDPG, PGD2, Prostaglandins, Prostaglandins PGD2​

Test Components

​Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)

Ordering Applications
Ordering ApplicationDescription

​Cerner
​​Prostaglandin D2 (FPGD2)​
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen TypePreferred Container/TubeAcceptable Container/TubeSpecimen VolumeSpecimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)

​​Serum
​Red Top Tube(RTT)
​Serum Seperator Tube (SST)
​3 mL
​1 mL
​
Collection Processing

​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.

Centrifuge as soon as possible, aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately. 

Send frozen.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen TypeTemperatureTime

​Serum
​Frozen 
​60 days
Rejection Criteria

​Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus and Specimens other than Serum 

Test Components

​Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2)

Reference Range Information

35 - 115 pg/mL
No pediatric reference ranges available for this test​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedReport Available
Methodology/Instrumentation

​Inter Science Institute
​Monday - Friday
​5 to 9 days
​Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPTModifier
(if needed)		QuantityDescriptionComments

​84150
​​1
​​Prostaglandin, each
​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.