PHOSPHORUS

Test Code
PHOS


Alias/See Also
PHOSPHATE OR PHOSPHORUS, INORGANIC


CPT Codes
84100

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma-EDTA(Lavender)
Serum- SST, Red Top or Tiger Top
 


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Plasma \Serum 24 hours at 15-25°C
Refrigerated: Plasma \Serum 4 days at 2-8°C
Frozen: Plasma/Serum 1 year at -15 to 25°C 


Reference Range
Plasma /Serum
4.0 – 7.0 mg/dL            0 days old to 2 years old    
 
2.7 - 4.5 mg/dL             2 years old to adult    
 


Performing Laboratory
FREDERICK HEALTH LABORATORY


Last Updated: October 31, 2024


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