Test Code Ammonia Ammonia
Abbrev
AMM
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=NNH3
EPIC=LAB47
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: EDTA Plasma
Container/Tube
Type: LAV top
Collection Instructions: Draw tube, label appropriately, and place on ice.
Spin tubes and run test within 3 hours.
If unable to run within 3 hours, aliquot plasma into separate container and freeze specimens.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens are not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
On ice.
Reference Values
11-35 umol/L
Methodology
Timed Endpoint