Test Code PHOS Phosphorus, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Molybdate UV
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ). Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gelSpecimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient
Reference Values
2.4-4.7 mg/dL. Critical values (automatic call-back): 2.0 mg/dL or 9.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84100
Test Order Code
LAB113