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.
<br/><em>Bayer Advia 2650 Phosphate package insert
Bayer Advia Manufacturer's Manual</em>
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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