Specimen Requirements
Title
PHOSPHORUS, SERUM
Specimen Requirement
1 SST/1.0 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and refrigerate.
Methodology
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reference Range
By Report
Turnaround
1 day
Clinical Use
Measurements of inorganic phosphorus are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders including parathyroid gland and kidney diseases, and vitamin D imbalance.
Test Code
PHOS