URINARY PHOSPHORUS, SPOT URINE
Additional information | |
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| Also known as | URINARY PHOSPHORUS, SPOT URINE |
| Department | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY |
| Speciality Name | URINARY PHOSPHORUS, SPOT URINE |
| Test type | Pathology |
| Report | 24 Hours |
Preparation
Urinary Phosphorus required.
1. On day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning.
2. Afterwards, collect all urine in the container provided for the next 24 hours.
3. On day 2, urinate into the container when you get up in the morning.
4. Cap the container. Keep it in the refrigerator or a cool place during the collection period.
5. Label the container with your name, the date, the time of completion, and return it as instructed.
Note: A number of medicines can change the test results. You may be required to stop taking any medicines that may interfere with the test results.
Overview
A phosphate in urine test measures the amount of phosphate in a urine sample that you collect over a 24-hour period. Phosphate is an electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals. They help control the amount of fluid and the balance of acids and bases (pH balance) in your body.
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