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Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Phosphomolybdate
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
4 days
Stability Room Temp
1 day
Stability Frozen
1 year
CPT Code
84100
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
PHOSPHORUS
Clinical Utility
Measurements of inorganic phosphorus are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders including parathyroid gland and kidney diseases, and vitamin D imbalance.