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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) or Sodium heparin (green-top)

Special Requirements

Deliver on ice STAT

Standard Volume

4.5ml

Minimum Volume

2ml

Pediatric Volume

0.8ml

Ship Temperature

Deliver to the Laboratory on ice within 1 hour

If transport time is to be more than 1 hour, Spin tube, pour off plasma and send on ice

Stability Refrigerated

2 hours

Stability Room Temp

N/A

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

82140

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

AMMONIA