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Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID |
|---|
| POU |
Reporting Name
Phosphorus, 24 HR, UUseful For
Evaluation of hypo- or hyper-phosphatemic states
Evaluation of patients with nephrolithiasis
Method Name
Molybdic Acid
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: 24-Hour graduated urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5 mL tube or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
An entire 24-hour urine collection is also acceptable.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Specimen Collection and Preparation in General Information.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
≥18 years: 226-1,797 mg/24 hours
Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 18 years of age.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
84105
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| POU | Phosphorus, 24 HR, U | 2779-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| POUU | Phosphorus, 24 HR, U | 2779-7 |
| TM12 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| VL10 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.