Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UPO4
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0211
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
2 days 2-8°C
Synonyms
Urine phosphate, Urine PO4, 24hr Ur Phos
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Available 24 hours
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Additional Specimen Information
24 hr urine collected in bottle - no need to acidify up to 48 hrs after start of collection. If a specimen is likely to be analysed after this 48hrs, an acidified aliquot of the urine should be prepared.
Casual urine - no need to acidify
Last updated: 15/06/2026