Phosphate - Blood
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
PHOS |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.
0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum
Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics |
| Specimen Handling |
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| Additional Information |
Phosphate can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLPHOS) |
| Testing Location |
Chemistry-ACH, DSC, FMC, PLC, RGH & SMCHC |
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| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
| Alternate Name(s) |
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| Reference Interval |
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1 – 30 days
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1.60-3.10 mmol/L
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1 – 4 months
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1.50-2.60 mmol/L
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5 – 12 months
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1.30-2.20 mmol/L
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1 – 4 years
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1.10-2.10 mmol/L
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5 – 9 years
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1.10-2.00 mmol/L
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10 – 14 years
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1.00-1.90 mmol/L
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15 – 19 years
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0.90-1.60 mmol/L
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10 – 150 years
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0.80-1.50 mmol/L
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