Test Code Ammonia Ammonia
Abbrev
AMM
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=NH3
EPIC=LAB47
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Lt. Green Top.
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube, label appropriately, and
place on ice.
Spin tubes and run test immediatetly.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens
are
not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
On ice.
Reference Values
11-35 umol/L
Methodology
Timed Endpoint