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Dr. Shreya Gupta

BDS, MDS - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

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Phosphorus, Urine

(Ph, Urine)

You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Urine sample must preferably be the first ejected morning midstream urine (part of urine that comes after first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile container provided by our sample collection professional. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin.
Urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile container provided by our sample collection professional. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin.

Overview

What is Ph, Urine?

Phosphorus, Urine test measures the amount of phosphate (oxygen bound phosphorus) in urine. Phosphorus is an essential mineral and helps in maintenance of bones, nerves and muscles in the body. This test helps to diagnose kidney related disorders, endocrine disorders, liver and bone related disorders. Symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramping, loss of appetite and joint pain might indicate phosphorus deficiency and testing should be done.