Phosphorus and Phosphate Abnormalities
Dec.16, 2009 in
Serum Electrolytes and Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
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Phosphorus and phosphate are often spoken of interchangeably, although phosphorus is only one component of phosphate. The semantic problem is even more confusing because an order for “phosphate” assay usually results in laboratory measurement of inorganic phosphorus. However, much of the body phosphorus is a part of phosphate compounds. About 80%-85% of body phosphorus is […]