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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | PHOS |
| EPIC | LAB113 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis and management of a variety of disorders including bone, parathyroid and renal disease
Method Name
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reference Values
Children
Males
< 1 month: 3.9 - 6.9 mg/dL
1 month - 1 year: 3.5 - 6.6 mg/dL
> 1 - 4 years: 3.3 - 6.0 mg/dL
> 4 - 7 years: 3.3 - 5.6 mg/dL
> 7 - 10 years: 3.0 - 5.4 mg/dL
>10 - 13 years: 3.2 - 5.7 mg/dL
> 13 - 16 years: 2.9 - 5.1 mg/dL
Females
< 1 month: 4.3 - 7.7 mg/dL
1 month - 1 year: 3.7 - 6.5 mg/dL
> 1 - 4 years: 3.4 - 6.0 mg/dL
> 4 - 7 years: 3.2 - 5.5 mg/dL
> 7 - 10 years: 3.1 - 5.5 mg/dL
>10 - 13 years: 3.3 - 5.3 mg/dL
> 13 - 16 years: 2.8 - 4.8 mg/dL
Adults (all genders)
> 16 years: 2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84100 | Phosphorus Inorganic (Phosphate), Quantitative |
Keywords
PHOSPHORUS
PO4
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2777-1
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)