Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Phosphate
Alias or Abbreviation:PO4
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:TPN/RUP
Tests in Profile:TPN (Ca; PO4; Mg;CRP) RUP(TCO2;Alb;Ca;ALP;P;UA)
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences>CHEM 2 or GP Panel>Chemistry 1
Lower Reference Range Limit:0.8
Upper Reference Range Limit:1.5
Units:mmol/l
Minimum Sample Volume:1ml
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs. Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:PHOS
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Paediatric Ref Ranges: < 4 wks 1.3 - 2.6 4 wks - <1 year 1.3 - 2.4 1y-16y 0.9 - 1.8
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Delayed separation ("left on cells") falsely increases phosphate.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
