Prostaglandin D2

Synonyms

  • LAB14549
  • PGD2
  • PROSTAGLANDIN D2

Cerner Name

Prostaglandin D2

Clinical Info

Use
Prostaglandin D2 is a major prostaglandin produced by the brain and by mast cells, and plays a role in vasodilation ("niacin flush") and in the development of allergic diseases such as asthma and alopecia.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

5.0 mL Serum (1.0mL Minimum)

Container

Serum from Red-Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Serum from Red-Top Tube
Specimen: 5.0 mL (Minimum Volume 1.0 mL)

Collection Instructions
The only acceptable sample type is serum collected in a red top tube. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. Store and ship frozen immediately.

Transport Instructions

Frozen Temperature

Specimen Stability

Methodology

SPE and LC-MS/MS Analysis

Days Performed

TAT:9-11 Days

Performing Laboratories

Labcorp

CPT

84150

PDM

255303

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
PROSTAGLANDIN D2, SERUM PROSTD2SER PROSTAGLANDIN D2 SERUM Prostaglandin D2, Serum

Result Interpretation

Forms
Immunology LAB14549 build edit