| Ordering Code | 8439 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Phosphorus, Random Urine |
| Alias | Random Urine Phosphorus |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, Random |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | No preservatives added. |
| Handling Instructions | Processing: Adjust pH to approximately <3 with 6N HCl. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 2 Days without additives, 6 Months when acidified to pH <3 with 6N HCl |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Phosphomolybdate Complex |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 15, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus, Urine | ALL | mg/dL | See report. |