Phosphate (Urine)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UPO4, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0211

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

72 hours for 24 hour collection, 12 hours for casual collection

Synonyms

PO4 urine

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Last updated: 17/06/2026