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Normal range 2.5-4.5 mg/dL (0.81-1.45 mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum.
Also known as: serum phosphorus, PO4, inorganic phosphate.
Combined adult band. LabVals does not publish separate men's, women's, or pediatric ranges for Phosphate (Phosphorus); those can be narrower than the band shown.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 2.5-4.5 mg/dL |
| SI range | 0.81-1.45 mmol/L |
| Conversion factor | ×0.323 (conventional → SI) |
| Critical value | < 1.0 mg/dL |
| Panel | Electrolytes & Minerals |
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The standard teaching reference range for Phosphate (Phosphorus) is 2.5-4.5 mg/dL in conventional units, or 0.81-1.45 mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
For Phosphate (Phosphorus), the commonly taught critical (panic) value is: < 1.0 mg/dL. Critical results are reported to the provider immediately under your facility's policy.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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