Test Code PO4 Phosphorus, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Phosphorus
Sunquest Order Code: PO4
Epic Px Code: LAB2422
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
Newborn: 4.0 – 9.0 mg/dL
1M: 4.0 – 6.0 mg/dL
1Y: 3.0 – 5.0 mg/dL
Adult: 2.0 – 4.5 mg/dL
Critical Value
<1.5 mg/dL
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
7 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
84100
LOINC Code
2777-1
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.