Phosphat
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With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.
Quick and reliable results
Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.
CaboCheck Benefits
Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke
Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten
Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor
Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online
Fragen und Antworten zu Phosphat
What is the respective laboratory value?
Phosphate is an essential mineral that plays an important role in energy metabolism, bone formation, and cell membrane structure. The laboratory value measures the concentration of inorganic phosphate in the blood.
For whom is such a test to be considered?
A phosphate test is recommended for: • People with symptoms such as muscle weakness, cramps or bone problems • Patients suspected of kidney or bone disease • Monitoring of patients with chronic kidney disease or calcium-phosphate metabolism disorders • Persons suspected of vitamin D deficiency or overdose • Patients suspected of parathyroid hormone disorders (hyperparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism)
What is it used for?
The test serves to diagnose disorders of the calcium-phosphate metabolism, as they occur in renal insufficiency, bone diseases or hormonal imbalances. It is also used to evaluate the nutritional and vitamin D status.
What can be inferred from that?
Here is the translation: A low phosphate level can indicate the following: • Malnutrition or malabsorption • Hyperparathyroidism (excessive phosphate excretion) • Vitamin D deficiency A high value can be caused by: • Kidney failure (reduced phosphate excretion) • Hypoparathyroidism (reduced hormone activity) • Overdose of vitamin D Symptoms of abnormal values can be: • Muscle weakness or cramps with low phosphate • Bone pain or calcifications with high phosphate
What is the ideal time for a test?
The testing can be carried out at any time of the day.
Particularly interesting?
Phosphate is associated with calcium and parathyroid hormone; these values should be considered together for better interpretation. Chronic kidney diseases often lead to an increased phosphate level, which increases the risk of vascular calcification. In case of suspected rickets or osteomalacia, the phosphate value is particularly important.