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Test Code PHOS Phosphorus

Specimen Information

Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.

No special patient preparation is necessary.

 

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4.0 mL 1.0 mL 0.6 mL 7 days
Lithium Heparin Plasma Refrigerate 4.0 mL 1.0 mL 0.6 mL 7 days

Reject Due To:

- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis

- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled

Instrumentation / Method

Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Colorimetric

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / Same Day / Available STAT

Reference Range

Male and Female:

2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

 

Critical Value(s): <1.0 mg/dl or >8.0 mg/dL

CPT / LOINC / Order Code

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
PHOSS PHOSS 2777-1 84100