Test Details

Mnemonic

23BPR

Ordering Code

3800223

CPT-4 Code(s)

84150, 82570

Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Patients should avoid aspirin or NSAIDs for 2 weeks or 72 hours, respectively, prior to collecting a specimen. These medications may lower concentrations of prostaglandin F2 alpha.

Collect

Random urine

Specimen Preparation

Send 5.0 mL urine in screw capped plastic vial.

Minimum Volume

4.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

24hr urine collection

Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
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Reference Range

<1802 pg/mg creatinine
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Performing Laboratory

MAYO
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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