Test Code LAB0207225 Phosphorus (PO₄), Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Colorimetric Reflectance Spectrophotometry (SP)

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Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (lithium heparin/PST)

Acceptable: Serum (Gold/SST, Plain Red Top). (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Refrigerated

0-1 year: 4.8-7.8 mg/dL

1-6 years: 4.4-6.8 mg/dL

6-11 years: 3.8-6.2 mg/dL

11-15 years: 3.4-6.0 mg/dL

>15 years: 2.9-5.2 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

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