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PHOSPHORUS
Test CodePHOS
Alias/See Also
Phosphate
CPT Codes
84100
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Red tube
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days; 15-30°C up to 8 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed samples
Methodology
Phosphomolybdate-UV
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Reference Range
2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL
Age | Female Reference Ranges | Male Reference Ranges |
---|---|---|
0-14 days | 5.4-10.4 mg/dL | 5.4-10.4 mg/dL |
15 days - <1 year | 4.5-8.2 mg/dL | 4.5-8.2 mg/dL |
1- <5 years | 4.2-6.7 mg/dL | 4.2-6.7 mg/dL |
5- <13 years | 3.9-5.8 mg/dL | 3.9-5.8 mg/dL |
13- <16 years | 3.0-5.4 mg/dL | 3.3-6.1 mg/dL |
16- <19 years | 3.0-4.8 mg/dL | 3.0-4.8 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
This test is used to evaluate phosphorus metabolism and calcium/phosphorus balance. In addition, this test is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid gland and kidney diseases along with Vitamin D imbalance.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023