Prostaglandin E2 Build info

Synonyms

• PROSTAGLANDIN E2
• PROSTE2
• Prostaglandin E2
• LAB14022

Short Name

PROSTAGLANDIN E2

Procedure Master Number

LAB14022

Procedure ID

182909

Clinical Info

Prostaglandins are synthesized from arachidonic acid by cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 or -2, which converts the acid into PGH2. This is further processed by cytosolic or microsomal prostaglandin synthesis to become prostaglandin E2. PG E2 is produced in many tissues and the level is increased during inflammation, arthritis, fever, endometriosis, tissue injury, pheochromocytoma, VIP producing tumors and variety of cancers with amine peptide productions. Prostaglandin E2 production and circulating levels are reduced by aspiring and indomethacin treatment.

Specimen Type

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender Top Tube or Red Top Tube ( Serum gel not acceptable)
Specimen; 3 mL plasma (1 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Note: Samples must be spun and frozen Plasma sent.

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Not Stable Room Temperature
24 Hours Refrigerated
90 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) • Extraction

Days Performed

TAT: 4-9 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Performing Laboratory
Pan Laboratories, LLC
15375 Barranca Pkw, E101
Irvine, CA 92618

CPT

84150

PDM

235633

Results