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What your result means

Low

Your bird's phosphorus is low.

Low phosphorus is uncommon in birds but may occur with malnutrition, noticeable liver disease, or malabsorption.

What to do:

Your veterinarian will assess dietary intake and may recommend testing for underlying conditions.

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Avian phosphorus: 2.5 mg/dL (Low)

Normal

Your bird's phosphorus is normal.

Phosphorus works with calcium for bone health and energy metabolism. Normal levels indicate balanced mineral homeostasis.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Avian phosphorus: 4.5 mg/dL

High

Your bird's phosphorus is elevated.

High phosphorus often correlates with kidney dysfunction in birds, especially when seen alongside elevated uric acid. It can also occur in young, growing birds or with excessive supplementation.

What to do:

Your veterinarian will evaluate kidney function using uric acid, BUN, and consider dietary adjustments.

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Avian phosphorus: 7.0 mg/dL (High)

Avian

Phosphorus (Avian)

Also known as:bird phosphorusavian phosphorusphosphorus birdbird phosavian phos

Reference Range

Critical Low

mg/dL

Reference Range

3-6

mg/dL

Optimal Range

3.5-5.5

mg/dL

Critical High

mg/dL

Also reported in: mmol/L

What this test measures

Phosphorus works with calcium for bone health and energy metabolism. Normal levels indicate balanced mineral homeostasis.

What your result means

Low

Your bird's phosphorus is low.

Low phosphorus is uncommon in birds but may occur with malnutrition, noticeable liver disease, or malabsorption.

What to do:

Your veterinarian will assess dietary intake and may recommend testing for underlying conditions.

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Avian phosphorus: 2.5 mg/dL (Low)

Normal

Your bird's phosphorus is normal.

Phosphorus works with calcium for bone health and energy metabolism. Normal levels indicate balanced mineral homeostasis.

What to do:

No action needed.

Show lab quote format

Avian phosphorus: 4.5 mg/dL

High

Your bird's phosphorus is elevated.

High phosphorus often correlates with kidney dysfunction in birds, especially when seen alongside elevated uric acid. It can also occur in young, growing birds or with excessive supplementation.

What to do:

Your veterinarian will evaluate kidney function using uric acid, BUN, and consider dietary adjustments.

Show lab quote format

Avian phosphorus: 7.0 mg/dL (High)

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