Phosphorus
Abbreviation
PHOS
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 4 days, -20C up to 1 year
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
2.3-4.7 mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Phosphomolybdate
Clinical Significance
Increased levels-hypervitaminosis D, hypoparathyroidism, and renal failure. Decreased levels-rickets, hyperparathyroidism, and Fanconi’s syndrome.
Alternative Names
Inorganic Phosphorus
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum