Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog

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PHOSPHORUS, 24 HOUR URINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2847             Geisinger Epic ID: 6924
       

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
24-hour urine
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
5 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine collection; minimum 1 mL.
Special notes:
Mix well. Estimate total collection volume from 24-hour urine container. Remove required aliquot. Record total volume on both aliquot tube and request slip (if applicable).

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Specimen processing instructions:
Lab personnel (to be determined per site) will test the pH of the urines and adjust to less than 3.0 using 6N HCl. 
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Refrigerated: 6 months.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded.

TEST DETAILS
Reference interval:
Urine phosphorus: 0.3 - 1.0 gm/24 hours.
CPT code(s):
84105
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Phosphorus - 24-hour urine, 24-hour total volume.
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms:
PHOSPHATE, PHOS24
Clinical significance:
Phosphate, under the influence of parathyroid hormone, is excreted by the kidney. Measurement of urinary phosphorus generally reflects dietary intake.
Doctoral Director(s:)
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC    
Review Date: 12/14/2022

Performing Locations

Geisinger Medical Center

Performing laboratory: Automated Chemistry
Technical Lead: Megan Woodruff
Frequency: Daily, Monday - Sunday
Performed STAT? No
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