PHOSPHORUS, SERUM

Test Code: 109Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Phosphorus

Method:

S

Collection Notes: Avoid hemolyzed specimens.
Clinical Utility:  Serum phosphorus levels should be correlated with serum calcium levels in order to be of diagnostic value. Phosphorus is used in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, parathyroid gland disorders, and Vitamin D imbalance.
CPT Code: 84100Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Refrigerated
 
6
 
Days
Frozen
 
>4
 
Days

Plasma (1 mL) Li Heparin

Refrigerated
 
6
 
Days
Frozen
 
>4
 
Days
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