Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis
Patients taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may have decreased concentrations of prostaglandin F2 alpha. If possible, discontinue for 2 weeks or 72 hours, respectively, prior to collecting a specimen.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
1. When starting the 24-hour period, urinate and discard (throw-away) this specimen. NOTE THE TIME
2. From that time on, collect all urine by urinating into a clean container and transfer into the provided container.
DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO CONTAINER.
3. Try to pass the last urine just prior to the end of the 24 hour period. Add this urine into the container.
4. Urine Specimen should be kept refrigerated during and after collection.
Printable Patient Collection Instructions
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Preferred
Refer to interpretative results
When this test is performed, urine creatinine will always be performed at no additional charge
Screening for mast cell activation disorders including systemic mastocytosis
2 to 7 days
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