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Phosphorus

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
P


CPT Codes
84100

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spin down. Avoid hemolysis.


Transport Container
PST Tube


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
0-16 years: 4.0-7.0 mg/dL
>16 years: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Alarm values: <1.0 mg/dL or >8.0 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Phrosphorus is essential for energy metabolism in the cell and many other cellular functions.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.