Test Code LAB426 Urine Phosphorous, 24 Hour
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Evaluation of hypo- or hyper-phosphatemic states.
Evaluation of patients with nephrolithiasis.
Collect
Urine
Collection Device
24 Hour Collection Jug Free of Preservatives
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Refrigerated | 6 Months (acidified) |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Methodology
Timed Rate Absorbance
Start Date
5/2/2020
Last Review Date
7/12/25 ES
Specimen Handling
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
See Collection Instructions - 24 Hour Urine.
24 hour urine collection, keep refrigerated during collection period.
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
8 hours
Specimen Preparation
Tech will enter 24 hour urine volume.
Invert well before taking aliquot.