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Phosphorous
Test CodePHOS
Alias/See Also
Phos, PO4, Inorganic Phosphorous
CPT Codes
84100
Preferred Specimen
Light GREEN (PST)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (Red) or Gold (SST) or Orange (OJ) or Tiger Top Serum
Instructions
No hemolysis.
Fasting specimen recommended, not required.
Fasting specimen recommended, not required.
Specimen Stability
Remove serum from clot as soon as possible to minimize hemolysis. Serum samples are stable up to 8 hours when stored at room temperature (15-25°C) or up to one week when stored refrigerated at 2-8°C.
Methodology
Beckman AU
Setup Schedule
24x7
Reference Range
0-3 Months Age: 3.5-6.5 mg/dL; Critical <1.0 mg/dL, >20 mg,dL
>3 months Age: 2.7-4.5 mg/dL; Critical < 1.0 mg/dL, >20 mg,dL
>3 months Age: 2.7-4.5 mg/dL; Critical < 1.0 mg/dL, >20 mg,dL
Clinical Significance
Phosphates are vital for energy production, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth. They also play an important role as a buffer, helping to maintain the body's acid-base balance.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory
