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 involving ADP and AMP. Measured as part of Ca/bone profile.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0092
Additional information
Part of Ca/bone profile.
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mmol/L