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Phosphate in Urine

PO4 (Phosphate), Urine, Urine PO4 (Phosphate) Test

Why It Is Done

A test to measure phosphate in urine may be done to:

Help diagnose kidney problems that affect phosphate levels.
Help find the cause of kidney stones.

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By:	Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology
Last Revised: September 30, 2011

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