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Test Code LAB113 Phosphorous

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital

Ordering Recommendations

Phosphate levels may be used in the diagnosis and management of a variety of disorders including bone, parathyroid and renal disease.

Collect

Serum or Plasma

Collection Device

Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube

Specimen Handling

Sample must be separated within 2 hours of collection.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp

 1 Day
Refrigerated 4 Days
Frozen Undetermined

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT

 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours

Methodology

Timed Rate Absorbance

Start Date

9/13/2017

Last Review Date

07/08/2025

7/11/25 AP