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PHOSPHORUS

Test Code
PHOS


Preferred Specimen
LIGHT GREEN (LITHIUM) GEL OR GOLD TOP TUBE Tube


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of phosphorus in human plasma.  Elevated phosphorus levels are seen in ketoacidosis, hypoparathyroidism, kidney failure, liver disease, and excess of vitamin D or phosohate in the diet.  Lower levels may be due to alcoholism, hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, poor nutrition or too little intake of phosphate and vitamin D.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.