No fasting required.

Phosphorous/ Phosphate test is used to help diagnose and evaluate the severity of conditions and diseases that affect the digestive system and interfere with the absorption of phosphate, calcium, and magnesium.

 

Testing also can help to diagnose disorders that affect the kidneys and interfere with mineral excretion and conservation Phosphate levels are carefully monitored in people with kidney disorder.

 

When a person has a known problem that affects their phosphate and/or calciumlevels, phosphate levels may be monitored regularly to determine the effectiveness of treatment.