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
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reference Range
<1802 pg/mg creatinine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes