Test Code Phos PHOSPHORUS – SERUM
Aliasis
PO4
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Serum/Plasma: 1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Urine: Sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Adult Serum |
2.4 – 5.1 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
Serum: mg/dL
Critical Value
Serum: ≤ 1.0 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
|
30 mg/dL (conjugated) |
Lipemia Threshold: |
163 - 650 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Serum |
|
Refrigerated |
3 Days |
Frozen |
3 Months |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84100