Ammonia (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100371

Alias/See Also

LAB47: Ammonia NH3 | NH3|NH4+|AMON

CPT Codes
82140x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LAV TOP-EDTA ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 PMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (No Temperature) Min Vol: N/A GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 NGH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 HMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 1 RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 BCH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 BPH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 THL HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE (Frozen) Min Vol: 2

Other Acceptable Specimens

PMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP ON ICE: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 OMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: N/A BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (No Temperature) Min Vol: N/A BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (No Temperature) Min Vol: N/A GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP ON ICE: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 HMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Frozen) Min Vol: 2 LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP ON ICE: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Yellow tube must clot for 30 minutes prior to centrifugation Separated samples may be stored for up to 7 days at 20 to 25°C, at 2 to 8°C for up to 7 days, or frozen at -20°C for up to 1 year. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

HMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: August 28, 2023

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