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Test Code PHOS Phosphorus

Alias

P

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

mg/dL

Reference Ranges

0  minutes - 30 days 4.0 - 9.0 mg/dL
30 days - 1 year 3.5 - 7.0 mg/dL
1 year - 12 years 3.0 - 6.0 mg/dL
12 years - 18 years 2.8 - 5.5 mg/dL
Adult 2.3 - 4.5 mg/dL

 

 

Critical Values

Low:  </= 1.0 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus Grossly icteric
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 4 days
Frozen (-20°C) 1 year

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Photometric molybdate UV

 

CPT Code(s)

84100

Panel Components

N/A