Rapid And Accurate Result Inorganic Phosphorus Kit

Phosphorus is present in all body cells as a component of nucleic acids, phospholipids and phosphoproteins. Phosphorus is essential for intracellular storage and conversion of energy (ATP, creatine phosphate) and participates in carbohydrates metabolism. In the blood phosphorus is present as a mixture of inorganic phosphates H2PO4-2 and H2PO4-. Besides phosphorus and calcium constitute mineral portion of bone. Continuous flux of phosphorus in organism is controlled by parathyroid hormone (PTH), vitamin D and calcitonin. Phosphorus serum level abnormalities are caused usually by disorders of vitamin D metabolism or parathyroid and kidney diseases.