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HelpTest Code 102 Phosphorus Inorganic
Additional Codes
ALAB: PHOS
PowerChart: Phosphorus Level
MA Cerner: Phosphorus
Test Method
MercyOne: Timed Endpoint Method; Beckman DxC700AU
MA: Photometric Ammonium molybdate Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum or plasma is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
2.5-4.5 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
84100 Chemistry: Phosphorus inorganic (phosphate)
Useful For
Phosphate levels may be used in the diagnosis and management of a variety of disorders including bone, parathyroid and renal disease.
LOINC Code Information
2777-1 Phosphate [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma