Phosphate

Test information: Phosphate is the biological form that contains the mineral phosphorus. Most (about 85%) of the body's is found in bones. The rest of it is stored in tissues throughout the body. Phosphate is essential to support high energy reactions involng ADP and AMP. Measured as part of Ca/bone profile.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

Bone

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Overnight fasting

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female less than 15days - 1.8 - 3.4 mmol/L 15dys to less than 1yr - 1.5 - 2.7 mmol/L 1yr to less than 5yrs - 1.4 - 2.2 mmol/L 5yrs to less than 13 yrs - 1.3 - 1.9 mmol/L RR for Female - 13yrs to less than 16yrs - 1.0 - 1.8 mmol/L RR for Male - 13yrs to less than 16yrs - 1.1 - 2.0 mmol/L RR for Male and Female 16yrs to less than 19yrs - 1.0 - 1.6 mmol/L Adult - 0.8 -1. 5 mmol/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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