Ammonia

Test Code
LAB47 1230100371


Alias/See Also
NH3
NH4+


CPT Codes
82140

Includes
AMMONIA (UMOL/L) IN PLASMA


Preferred Specimen
Plasma


Instructions
Send to lab on ice immediately.


Transport Container
GREEN ICE (LI HEPARIN ON ICE)


Transport Temperature
On Ice


Specimen Stability
If testing delayed remove plasma from cells within 15 minutes.


Reference Range
Parameter Summary Result Checking Type Low (N) High (N) Numeric Range (N)
0 up to 3 Months Reference Range 71 245 71-245
3 Months up to 12 Months Reference Range 58 226 58-226
12 Months up to 4 Years Reference Range 59 224 59-224
4 Years up to 19 Years Reference Range 59 236 59-236
19 Years up to unspecified Reference Range 15 56 15-56


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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