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AKA
NH3
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Place samples immediately on ice for transport to the laboratory.
Centrifuge specimens and remove the plasma from the cellular material within 15 minutes of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 hours |
| Frozen | 3 weeks at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Glutamate Dehydrogenase
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
82140