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Test Code AMMONIA AMMONIA

Important Note

Specimen must be placed on ice immediately following collection. 

 

Department

Chemistry

Specimen Type

Plasma

Method

Direct Enzyme Method

Container

Lithium heparin (green-top)

Special Requirements

Deliver on ice STAT

If transport time is to be more than 15 minutes, spin tube, pour off plasma and send on wet ice

If transport time is to be more than 2 hours, spin tube, pour off plasma and send frozen

Standard Volume

4.5ml

Minimum Volume

2ml

Pediatric Volume

0.8ml

Ship Temperature

Deliver to the Laboratory on ice within 15 Minutes

If transport time is to be more than 15 minutes, spin tube, pour off plasma and send on wet ice

If transport time is to be more than 2 hours, spin tube, pour off plasma and send frozen

Stability Refrigerated

2 hours

Stability Room Temp

N/A

Stability Frozen

3 Weeks

CPT Code

82140

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

AMMONIA