Phosphate, inorganic, serum

Phosphate, inorganic, serum

fS-Pi KL 1432

Inorganic phosphate is often monitored in similar situations as calcium is, i.e. during the monitoring of parathyroid gland, bone and renal diseases. 

Indications

Monitoring inorganic phosphate levels

Sample

1 mL of non-haemolysed serum (or Li-heparin plasma), minimum 0.5 mL. Fasting is recommended. 

Storage and delivery

Delivery at room temperature, if it arrives within 24 hours. Can be stored refrigerated over the weekend. 

Method

Photometric 

Turnaround time

1 – 2 weekdays

Reference ranges 

age (yrs)      women         men
0 – 2            1.3 – 2.2       1.3 – 2.2        mmol/L
​2 – 12          1.2 – 1.8        1.2 – 1.8

13 – 16        1.1 – 1.8        1.1 – 1.8
17              0.8 – 1.4         0.8 – 1.4
from 18                            0.76 – 1.41
18 – 49                             0.71 – 1.53
from 50                            0.71 – 1.23

Inquiries

martin.tornudd@mineraalilaboratoriomila.fi