The initial reporter stated they received discrepant results for one patient sample tested with phos2 phosphate (inorganic) ver.2 on a cobas c 503 analytical unit (serial number (b)(4)).No incorrect results were reported outside of the laboratory.The sample initially resulted in a phosphorus value of 2.69 mg/dl accompanied by a data flag indicating atypical kinetic behavior.The sample was repeated, resulting in a phosphorus value of 2.68 mg/dl accompanied by a data flag indicating atypical kinetic behavior.The sample was diluted 1:3 and repeated, resulting in a phosphorus value of 2.33 mg/dl accompanied by a data flag.The sample was repeated again at decreased sample volume, resulting in a phosphorus value of 2.55 mg/dl accompanied by a data flag indicating atypical kinetic behavior.The sample was then repeated on a second analyzer at decreased sample volume, resulting in a phosphorus value of 3.54 mg/dl.This value was deemed correct.
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