Phosphorus

Method Name

Colormetric

Aliases

Phosphorus; PO4, Phosphorus - Blood

Specimen Required

one SST/gel tube

Specimen Minimum Volume

2.0 mL of blood

Specimen Stability Information

Stable for 24 hours at room temperature.

Special Instructions

Fasting recommended

Performing Laboratory

As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.

Reference Values

2.5 – 4.9 mg/dL