Laboratory Medicine Program


Phosphate, urine

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of phosphate is used in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, parathyroid gland disorders, and vitamin D imbalance.
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Method: Automated method; c8000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
< 50 mmol/d

Specimen Type: Random or 24 hour urine
Volume: 20 mL (minimum: 10 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: If 24 hour urine required, discard first morning sample, collect all other urine for a 24 hour period, to include second morning sample. Record volume. Add 0.5 mL 5% HCl to 12 mL urine. Record volume and aliquot.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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