Inorganic Phosphorus (Phosphate)
| Label Mnemonic: | UPO4 |
| Epic code: | LAB660 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 84105 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Quantitative
Collection Medium:
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| Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container |
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection
containers.
Minimum:
24 hr collection. No preservative. Collections other than 24 hr will
not be calculated for mg/24 hr.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
400-1300 mg/24 hr
Methodology:
End Point Testing
Instructions:
Stable at room temperature for up to eight hours. Submit entire 24
hour collection. Record date and time of collection on requisition.
Sample Processing:
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place requisition in bag, seal bag, and tape securely to (urine)
container.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.