Phosphorus

Synonyms

  • LAB113
  • PHOSPHORUS

Cerner Name

Phosphorous

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

24 hours at Room Temperature
4 days Refrigerated
1 year Frozen
 

Methodology

Molybdate UV

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, continuously

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84100

PDM

5300065

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
PHOSPHORUS LEVEL, SERUM PHOS PHOSPHORUS Phosphorous

Result Interpretation

0 – 6 weeks                       4.2 – 9.0
6 weeks – 18 months        3.8 – 6.7
18 months – 3 years          2.9 – 5.9
3 – 15 years                       3.6 – 5.6
> 15 years                          2.5 – 4.5
Units:  mg/dL

 
 
 

Forms
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