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Test Code AMON Ammonia

Important Note

Order LAB47

Warning: Handle specimens as biohazardous material

Performing Laboratory

YRMC Laboratory

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday 

Specimen Requirements

LT Green/Mint Top (NAHEP) Minimum Draw Volume: 2mL Inpatient Collections: Place tube on ice and transport to the lab immediately. Must be tested within 15 minutes of collection. Outpatient Collections: Centrifuge specimen and remove plasma from the cells within 15 minutes of collection and place on ice.

Order of Draw

BD Vacutainer Blood Collection System

CPT Code

82140

Unit of Measure

mmol/L

Collection Instructions

Processing: Place plasma on ice and in the refrigerator. Specimen is stable for 3 hours when refrigerated. Test not allowed as add on.

Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability Information

Specimen cannot be transported through the pneumatic tube system, must be walked to the lab.

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation is necessary.