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HelpTest ID NBLD0344 Phosphorus, Urine
Synonym
PHOSUR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Non-Sterile Container - Urine, Random (preferred)
Sterile Container - Urine, Random
Conical Yellow-top tube no preservatives (Lawson #6185749) - Urine, Random
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Bismarck
Acidify to pH <2.0 prior to testing with 6N HCL. Centrifuge before testing.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Preferred Volume | 5.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Bismarck
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Room Temperature | 4 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 months | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Photometric, Phosphomolybdate
Bismarck
Phosphomolybdate
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
84105