Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Phosphate – Serum
Alias or Abbreviation:PO4
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:TPN (Ca; PO4; Mg;CRP) RUP(TCO2;Alb;Ca;ALP;P;UA)
Lower Reference Range Limit:0.8 mmol/L
Upper Reference Range Limit:1.5 mmol/L
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:PHOS
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Paediatric Ref Ranges:
< 4 wks 1.3 - 2.6 mmol/L
4 wks - <1 year 1.3 - 2.4 mmol/L
1y-16y 0.9 - 1.8 mmol/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Delayed separation ("left on cells") falsely increases phosphate.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
