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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Phosphate

Recent changes for Phosphate
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th August 2024
Optional Container Type

SST

Phosphate

Alternative Names:Inorganic Phosphate
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:IP
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:Retrospective testing within 7 days
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals (Adult 19 y.o +):

0.75—1.50 mmol/L

R.I Source: AACB harmonised Reference Intervals

Age Related Reference Intervals:

Male and Female

 <2 wks                     1.81 - 3.39 mmol/L

2 wks - < 1 yrs       1.55 -2.71  mmol/L

1 yr - < 5 yrs           1.39 - 2.2 mmol/L

5 yrs - < 13 yrs       1.32 - 1.91 mmol/L

Female

13 yr - < 16 yrs       1.03 - 1.78 mmol/L

Male

13 yr - < 16 yrs        1.13 - 2.00 mmol/L

Both Male and Female

16 yrs - < 19 yrs      0.94 - 1.62 mmol/L

Test performed on Abbott Alinity