Ammonia, Plasma

Message
place on ice immediately after collection


Test Code
AMN


Preferred Specimen
Plasma (Green Top, Lithium Heprin) on ice


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed Samples
Unspun samples not received on ice
Separated samples received out of temperature


Performing Laboratory
All SMHCS Laboratories



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.