Test Code LAB426 Phosphorus, 24 Hour, Urine
Additional Codes
46888
Reporting Title
24-Hour Urine Phosphorus (PHOS G/TV)
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics, Phosphomolybdate, Ultra Violet
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services- RMH Core Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
5 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a screw-capped, plastic urine container. No preservative. Mix well before taking 5-mL aliquot. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated | 4 days |
Ambient | 24 hours | |
Frozen | 12 months |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
0.9-1.3 g/24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84105