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HelpTest Code PHOS PHOSPHORUS
EPIC Test ID
1230100016
Test Synonyms
PO4|PHOS
Collection Requirements
Collect a Green Top (lithium heparin) for Inpatient, or Yellow Top/Red Top tube for outpatient. Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection. Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Ambient 3 days, refrigerated 7 days, frozen 2 months.
Do not use hemolyzed specimens.Medical Oncology For tests performed at UHS Medical Oncology, refer to the handbook for specimen stability
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
BGH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
DVH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
UHS MEDICAL ONCOLOGY HEME/CHEM: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CMH Chemistry
DVH Chemistry
UHS Medical Oncology Heme/Chem
CPT Code
84100
Loinc
2777-1
EAP
LAB113