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Test Code AMMONIA AMMONIA

Important Note

Specimen must be placed on ice immediately following collection.

See special instructions for shipping temperature

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

If transport time is to be more than 1 hour, Separate plasma into a separate tube, and send frozen

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 frozen

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