Phosphorus
Order Name
PHOSPHORUS
Test Number: 2004400
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 2004400
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Phosphorus
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Phosphomolybdate Complex | 2777-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen stability: Ambient 1 days, Refrigerated 4 days, Frozen 1 year | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders including parathyroid gland and kidney diseases and vitamin D imbalance. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84100 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |