Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Process within 2 hrs of collection. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Ship spun Lt Green or Gold tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated serum/plasma
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Spun samples: Room Temperature: 8 hours: Refrigerated: 7 days
Ordering Recommendations
Phosphorus is vital for several vital functions including acid-base balance, energy production and bone growth. Tests frequently ordered with phosphorus include calcium and parathyroid hormone measurements.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Bichromatic Endpoint
Reported
2-4 hours
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bedford, Bloomington, Fishers, Frankfort, Jay County, Methodist 3E, Morgan, North, Paoli, Schwarz, Tipton, University Cancer Center, West and White Chemistry
Synonyms
6043
PO4 Level
Phos
Phosphate, SerPl
Inorganic Phosphorus, SerPl
Phosphorus, Inorganic SerPl
Reference Chart
Phosphorus SerPl Qn
Age
Range (mg/dL)
Critical (mg/dL)
0-1 month
4.8-8.2
<1 or >9
1-4 months
4.8-8.1
<1 or >9
4 months - 1 year
4.0-6.8
<1 or >9
1-5 years
3.6-6.5
<1 or >9
5-10 years
3.4-5.5
<1 or >9
10-20 years
2.6-5.2
<1 or >9
20-150 years
2.5-4.9
<1 or >9
CPT Codes
84100
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Order
Phosphorus SerPl QN
2777-1
Result
Phosphorus SerPl QN
2777-1
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
6043
Catalog Code
686319
Collection
Collect
Blood, Lt Green
Preferred Draw Volume
4.5 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Gold, Red or Green Na Heparin
Pediatric Collection
1 microtainer
Collection Comments
Invert tube 8-10 times to mix blood with anticoagulant. Process within 2 hrs of collection. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Ship spun Lt Green or Gold tube. Remember to properly label tube with patient name, DOB, test and collect date
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated serum/plasma
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Spun samples: Room Temperature: 8 hours: Refrigerated: 7 days
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Phosphorus is vital for several vital functions including acid-base balance, energy production and bone growth. Tests frequently ordered with phosphorus include calcium and parathyroid hormone measurements.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Bichromatic Endpoint
Reported
2-4 hours
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bedford, Bloomington, Fishers, Frankfort, Jay County, Methodist 3E, Morgan, North, Paoli, Schwarz, Tipton, University Cancer Center, West and White Chemistry
