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Phosphorus
MessageMeasurements of inorganic phosphorus are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders including parathyroid gland and kidney diseases, and vitamin D imbalance.
Test Code
PHOS
Alias/See Also
LAB3000100
CPT Codes
84100
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
8 hours at Room Temperature (15-25oC)
1 week when Refrigerated (2-8o)
1 week when Refrigerated (2-8o)
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 1 month | 3.9 - 6.9 mg/dL |
| M/F | 2 - 12 months | 3.5 - 6.6 mg/dL |
| M/F | 1 - 3 years | 3.1 - 6.0 mg/dL |
| M/F | 4 - 6 years | 3.3 - 5.6 mg/dL |
| M/F | 7 - 9 years | 3.0 - 5.4 mg/dL |
| M/F | 10 - 12 years | 3.2 - 5.3 mg/dL |
| M/F | 13 - 15 years | 2.9 - 5.1 mg/dL |
| M/F | 16 - 18 years | 2.7 - 4.9 mg/dL |
| M/F | 19 - 150 years | 2.5 - 4.6 mg/dL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
