Test ID: POU Phosphorus, 24 Hour, Urine
Reporting Name
Phosphorus, UUseful For
Evaluation of hypo- or hyper-phosphatemic states
Evaluation of patients with nephrolithiasis
Clinical Information
Approximately 80% of filtered phosphorus is reabsorbed by renal proximal tubule cells. The regulation of urinary phosphorus excretion is principally dependent on regulation of proximal tubule phosphorus reabsorption. A variety of factors influence renal tubular phosphate reabsorption, and consequent urine excretion. Factors which increase urinary phosphorus excretion include high phosphorus diet, parathyroid hormone, extracellular volume expansion, low dietary potassium intake and proximal tubule defects (eg, Fanconi Syndrome, X-linked hypophosphatemic Rickets, tumor-induced osteomalacia). Factors which decrease, or are associated with decreases in, urinary phosphorus excretion include low dietary phosphorus intake, insulin, high dietary potassium intake, and decreased intestinal absorption of phosphorus (eg, phosphate-binding antacids, vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption states).
A renal leak of phosphate has also been implicated as contributing to kidney stone formation in some patients.
Interpretation
Interpretation of urinary phosphorus excretion is dependent upon the clinical situation, and should be interpreted in conjunction with the serum phosphorus concentration.
Special Instructions
Analytic Time
1 dayDay(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Clinical Reference
Agarwal R, Knochel JP: Hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphatemia. In The Kidney. Sixth edition. Edited by Barry M Brenner. WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA, 2000, pp 1071-1125
Method Name
Molybdic Acid
Specimen Type
UrineNecessary Information
24-Hour volume is required.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube (T465)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-hour collection.
Additional Information: See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens in Special Instructions for multiple collections.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days | ||
Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
<1,100 mg/24 hours
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84105
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
POU | Phosphorus, U | 2779-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
POUU | Phosphorus, U | 2779-7 |
TM12 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
VL10 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
PHOCN | P Concentration | 21458-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.
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