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Methodology
Phosphomolybdate
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge specimen within 1 hour of draw. Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge specimen within 1 hour of draw. Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
0-3 years: 4.0-6.0 mg/dL
3-16 years: 3.4-5.4 mg/dL
17-120 years: 3.0-4.5 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back):
Pediatric patients up to 21 years old: ≤1.5 mg/dL
Patients 21 years and older: ≤1.0 mg/dL, ≥ 9.0mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84100