Phosphorus - Total, Blood Test (3765B)
| Analysis Code |
3765B |
| Test Name |
Phosphorus - Total, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Phosphorus [ICP/OES] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
P
Phosphate |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES) |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Light Green top tube (Lithium Heparin) |
| Special Handling |
Clotted Blood specimens are not acceptable. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 30 day(s)
Refrigerated: 30 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 30 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Tan top tube - glass (Sodium Heparin). Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; EDTA). Light Blue top tube (Sodium Citrate). Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate). Lavender top tube (EDTA). Yellow top tube (ACD - Acid Citrate Dextrose). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ICP/OES] Monday Wednesday Friday 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[ICP/OES] 84100 |
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