Test Directory

Phosphate

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.1 ml

Additive per Container

None

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

​0.1 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

0.07 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

0.80 - 1.40 mmol/L

< 1 month: No reference range available

1 month - 1 yr: 0.80 - 2.60 mmol/L

1 - 16 yrs: 1.00 - 2.10 mmol/L

>16 yrs: 0.80 - 1.40 mmol/L

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Special instructions for collection

Fasting sample preferred.

Anticipated turnaround

1 day