&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2) is a lipid mediator involved in various physiological processes, primarily inflammation and allergic reactions. It is synthesized from arachidonic acid by the action of cyclooxygenase enzymes. PG D2 plays a role in regulating smooth muscle contraction, vasodilation, and immune responses.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Measurement of PG D2 in urine serves as a non-invasive method to assess its levels, providing insights into inflammatory conditions, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. Elevated PG D2 levels in urine can indicate allergic inflammation or certain neurological disorders affecting the central nervous system.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;The analysis of PG D2 in urine involves collecting a sample and quantifying its concentration through biochemical assays or immunoassays. Monitoring PG D2 levels helps in diagnosing and managing conditions where inflammation and allergic responses play a significant role.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;METHOD NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Direct EIA/ELISA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AVAILABILITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REPORTING NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Prostaglandin D2 (PG D2), U&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALIASES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;D2 Urine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;PG D2&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Prostaglandins D2&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Prostaglandins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3 id=&quot;SpecimenType-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN TYPE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Urine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN REQUIRED&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patient Preparation:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;The patient should not be on aspirin, indomethacin, or anti-inflammatory medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours before collection of specimen.&amp;nbsp;The specimen must be frozen within 30 minutes of collection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Type&lt;/strong&gt;: Urine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Submission Container/Tube&lt;/strong&gt;: Plastic, 10-mL tube (T068)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Volume&lt;/strong&gt;: 10 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collection Instructions&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Collect random urine (NO preservative).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;Freeze immediately and send the specimen frozen in the plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note&lt;/strong&gt;: 24 hours urine collection is not acceptable.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN MINIMUM VOLUME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #808080;&quot;&gt;5 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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