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==Phosphorus==

==Phosphorus==

The metabolism of [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]] and its blood levels are closely linked to those of [[Calcium|calcium]]. Most reptiles have a range between 1.0–3.0 mmol/l. Young, growing reptiles may have higher blood [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]] levels than adults.  

The metabolism of phosphorus and its blood levels are closely linked to those of calcium. Most reptiles have a range between 1.0–3.0 mmol/l. Young, growing reptiles may have higher blood phosphorus levels than adults.  

===Hypophosphataemia===

===Hypophosphataemia===

[[Phosphorus|Phosphorus]] may be the only biochemical parameter increased in renal failure. Hyperphosphataemia occurs from excessive dietary [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]], excessive vitamin D3 and [[lizard and Snake Renal Disease|renal disease]].  It may occur with folliculogenesis. The [[Calcium|calcium]]-[[Phosphorus|phosphorus]] indices ([[Calcium|calcium]] to [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]] ratio and the [[Calcium|calcium]] [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]] solubility index) are useful in the diagnosis of renal failure.  Hypophosphataemia may occur due to dietary lack of [[Phosphorus|phosphorus]].

Phosphorus may be the only biochemical parameter increased in renal failure. Hyperphosphataemia occurs from excessive dietary phosphorus, excessive vitamin D3 and [[lizard and Snake Renal Disease|renal disease]].  It may occur with folliculogenesis. The calcium-phosphorus indices (calcium to phosphorus ratio and the calcium phosphorus solubility index) are useful in the diagnosis of renal failure.  Hypophosphataemia may occur due to dietary lack of phosphorus.

==Additional tests==

==Additional tests==