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eD-H Order Code
LAB47
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 0.6 ML | On icedeliver immed |
Specimen Transport Temperature
On Ice, Send to laboratory immediately.
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | Male | 0 Minutes – 3 Months | 16 -60 | >150 | mcmol/L |
| 3 Months – 150 Years | 16 -60 | mcmol/L | |||
| Female | 0 Minutes – 3 Months | 11 -51 | >150 | mcmol/L | |
| 3 Months – 150 Years | 11 -51 | mcmol/L |
Specimen Stability
Sample must be received in laboratory within 15 minutes of
collection.
Chemistry Blood and Urine Analyte Stability Chart
Additional Specimen Instructions
Note: specimen should be drawn without using a tourniquet into a
chilled EDTA tube. If tourniquet must be used to locate a vein,
remove tourniquet and wait at least 15 seconds before Ammonia
specimen is obtained. Specimen should be mixed (4-5 times), placed
on ice, and delivered to lab immediately. Specimen must be
centrifuged within 15 minutes of collection. Separate plasma and
analyze immediately or freeze.
Note: heparinized plasma is not acceptable for this assay.
Note: microtainers are acceptable only if drawn from a line.
Note: finger and heel sticks are not acceptable.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
82140
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry