Abstract

Phosphorus is an essential component of many macromolecules found in bone, lipid membranes, and DNA. It circulates in serum as phosphate. Phosphate level is mainly determined by kidney function. Other factors such as 1, 25 vitamin D3, thyroid hormone and low phosphorous intake can increase renal absorption of phosphate. Hyperphosphatemia presents when serum phosphate is above 4.5 mg/dl (1.45 mmol/L). The phosphate target for hemodialysis (HD) patients is 5.5 mg/dl (1.77 mmol/L) or less. Serum phosphate is commonly measured through the colorimetric method and can also be measured isotopically.

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