Test Code PHOS Phosphorus

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0mL
Minimum Volume	1.0mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	4 days
Serum-gel tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	4 days
Plasma/Serum	Ambient 15-25°C	24 hours

Updated June 2020

Reject Specimen Due To

Hemolysis

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Reference Values

2.5-4.5 mg/dL

Methodology

Molybdate UV

CPT Code

84100

Loinc Code

2777-1