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Test ID BLOD0551 Ammonia

AKA

NH3

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube -  Plasma 

 

It is crucial to fill tube to capacity.

Immediately after drawing, separate plasma from cells and freeze plasma within 15 minutes.

If unable to spin down and separate, send the EDTA whole blood on wet ice within 1 hour.

Capillary specimens are not acceptable.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
Refrigerated     2 hours     
Frozen     24 hours    Preferred for transport   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Methodology

Enzymatic (Glutamate Dehydrogenase)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City

CPT

82140