Results. The phosphate urine test measures the amount of phosphate in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours (24-hour urine test). Phosphate is a charged particle (ion) that contains the mineral phosphorus.
The term âpay periodâ refers to the frequency with which an employer chooses to pay employees and contractors. Common pay periods include weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly, with the most common frequencies being bi-weekly and semi-monthly. Preferred pay periods vary from business to business, but are often mandated by state law.
The most common payment method for employed doctors is straight salary, although physicians increasingly also have to meet productivity targets. A New York Times article reported that 64% of positions to be filled last year were in hospitals, compared with only 11% in 2004.