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Ammonia Level

Message
IF DELAYS EXPECTED SEPARATE EDTA PLASMA FROM CELLS; FREEZE EDTA PLASMA BEFORE TRANSPORTING


Test Code
AMON


Alias/See Also
AMMONIA


Preferred Specimen
3ml Lavender-top tube, SENT TO LAB ON ICE


Minimum Volume
1 ml Lavender-top tube, SENT TO LAB ON ICE
 


Instructions
To be run within 30 minutes when received in UMC lab


Transport Container
ON ICE
 


Specimen Stability
30 minutes


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Avoid Hemolyzed Samples


Setup Schedule
24 Hr


Performing Laboratory
UMC



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.