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Test ID BLOD0551 Ammonia

Important Note

Capillary specimens are not acceptable

Place specimen on ice immediately after drawing

Spin and remove plasma from cellular material within 15 minutes of draw

AKA

NH3

Specimen Type/Requirements

Green-Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube – preferred

Green-Top (Sodium Heparin) Tube
Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube

**Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume 1.0 mL plasma
Minimum Volume 0.3 mL plasma

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature n/a  
Refrigerated 2 hours  
Frozen 3 weeks (poured in aliquot tube) Preferred for transport

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji

Methodology

Glutamate Dehydrogenase

CPT

82140