Test your
Phosphorus
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Phosphorus?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Phosphorus
Explanation: Phosphorus is an essential mineral that plays a key role in bone and teeth formation, nerve signaling and muscle contraction. Most phosphorus in the body is stored in bones, with a small amount circulating in the blood. Serum phosphate levels are influenced by dietary intake and hormonal regulation.
Test Purpose:
- Assess phosphorus levels to help detect and monitor conditions affecting bone health, kidney and liver function (leading to high phosphorus levels), hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood- leading to low phosphorus levels) etc.
- Evaluate dietary deficiencies and malnutrition of phosphate and vitamin D.
- Monitor phosphorus levels in individuals with hypoparathyroidism or primary hyperparathyroidism.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Mount Sinai, Johns Hopkins, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories, MedlinePlus
An aspect of Vitamins and Minerals.