Serum phosphorus?

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DefinitionThe serum phosphorus test measures the amount of phosphate in the blood.Alternative NamesPhosphorus - serum; HPO4-2, PO4-3; Inorganic phosphate; Phosphorus blood testHow the test is performedBlood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.Next, the health care provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to a needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.In infant
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