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Test Code TLTE4 Leukotriene E4, 24 Hour, Urine


Ordering Guidance


Random urine collections are preferred for patients with episodic symptoms, (eg, in the context of allergic reactions brought on by specific environmental factors or mast cell activation syndrome). For random urine collection, order RLTE4 / Leukotriene E4, Random, Urine.



Additional Testing Requirements


For an optimal evaluation, testing for urinary leukotriene E4 should be accompanied with laboratory investigations for the presence of serum tryptase (TRYPT / Tryptase, Serum), urinary 2,3-dinor 11 beta-prostaglandin F2 alpha (23BPT / 2,3-Dinor 11 Beta-Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, 24 Hour, Urine) and urinary N-methylhistamine (NMH24 / N-Methylhistamine, 24 Hour, Urine).



Necessary Information


Specimen volume (in milliliters) and duration are required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Start collection within a few hours of symptom onset and collect urine for 24 hours

2. No preservative preferred

3. Aliquot urine into a plastic vial and send frozen.

Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collection.


Useful For

Aiding in the evaluation of patients at-risk for mast cell activation syndrome (eg, systemic mastocytosis, IgE-mediated allergies, or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease) using 24-hour urine collections

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
LTE4T Leukotriene E4, 24 Hr, U No Yes
CRT2F Creatinine, 24 HR, U No Yes

Reporting Name

Leukotriene E4, 24 Hr, U

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Frozen (preferred) 28 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

LEUKOTRIENE E4:

≤104 pg/mg creatinine

 

CREATININE:

Normal values mg per 24 hours:

Males: 930-2955 mg/24 hours

Females: 603-1783 mg/24 hours

Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years of age.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

2 to 9 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82542

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TLTE4 Leukotriene E4, 24 Hr, U 101115-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
603458 Leukotriene E4, U 101115-4
CR_AF Creatinine, 24 HR, U 2162-6
TM10F Collection Duration (h) 13362-9
VL8F Urine Volume (mL) 3167-4
CRF24 Creatinine Concentration, 24 HR, U 20624-3

Urine Preservative Collection Options

Note: The addition of preservative or application of temperature controls must occur within 4 hours of completion of the collection.

Ambient (no additive)

No

Refrigerate (no additive)

Preferred

Frozen (no additive)

OK

50% Acetic Acid

OK

Boric Acid

OK

Diazolidinyl Urea

No

6M Hydrochloric Acid

No

6M Nitric Acid

No

Sodium Carbonate

OK

Thymol

No

Toluene

No