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The Phosphorus, Serum test measures the amount of phosphorus, an important mineral in your body. The test is done to evaluate phosphate levels in case of bone and kidney disease, to determine the cause of the abnormal level of vitamin D, and to monitor the eff...
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The Phosphorus, Serum test measures the amount of phosphorus, an important mineral in your body. The test is done to evaluate phosphate levels in case of bone and kidney disease, to determine the cause of the abnormal level of vitamin D, and to monit...
Understanding Phosphorus, Serum
Phosphorus is one of the essential and the second most abundant minerals found in the human body, after calcium. Its primary function is to provide structural strength and integrity to bones and teeth. Phosphorus regulates the normal function of nerves and muscles, including the heart, and is also a building block of our genetic material, DNA. It also plays an important role as a buffer, by maintaining the body’s acid-base balance.
Phosphorus deficiency (hypophosphatemia) may be seen with malnutrition, malab...
What does Phosphorus, Serum measure?
The Phosphorus, Serum test measures the amount of phosphorus, an important mineral in your body. The test is done to evaluate phosphate levels in case of bone and kidney disease, to determine the cause of the abnormal level of vitamin D, and to monitor the effectiveness of phosphorus and calcium supplementation.
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