Test Code IP Phosphorus, Inorganic, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
ColorimetricSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Rejection: Any hemolysis
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
<12 years: 4.0-7.0 mg/dL>12 years: 2.3-4.7 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTurnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours