Phosphate (24 hours Urine)

Test information: Urinary phosphate analysis is useful in the differential diagnosis of hyper and hypophosphatemia and in the diagnosis and monitoring of renal calculi.

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• 24hr Urine - Black Bottle (Plain);

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

N/A

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

Complete 24hr collection

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

24 hour urine containers can be ordered through Clinical chemistry, contact us on 01872 252540 or via ICE mail or rch-tr.biochem@nhs.net to request a container, a patient information leaflet will also be included.

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Females - 15-50 mmol/24hr

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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