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Test Code PHO24 PHOSPHORUS, 24-HOUR URINE

Important Note

For patient collection instructions, please click here.

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                                          PHO24
EPIC LAB10302                                  

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aiding in the evaluation of hypophosphatemic or hyperphosphatemic states and the evaluation of patients with nephrolithiasis

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

0.4-1.3 g/24h

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Profile Information

Individual Test Description

DATES OF COLLECTION, 24 HOUR URINE
PHOSPHORUS, 24 HOUR URINE
VOLUME, 24 HOUR URINE

Specimen Type

Urine, 24-Hour

Preferred Container

24-Hour Urine Container – 24 hour collection required; No Preservatives

Preferred Volume

Urine, 24-Hour: 10 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)

Minimum Volume

Urine, 24-Hour: 1 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. No preservative

2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.

3. Send specimen refrigerated.

Click here to view the Urine Collection Instructions

To Process:

1. Prior to aliquoting specimen, mix specimen well, measure and record volume.
2. 10 mL aliquot from a 24-hour urine collection in a clean, non-sterile, plastic urine container.
3. 24-HOUR VOLUME IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Urine, 24-Hour

Refrigerated: 4 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

84105 Phosphorus Inorganic (Phosphate), Urine, Quantitative  

Keywords

PHOSPHORUS

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

2888-6

Rejection Information

24 hour collection incomplete