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Ammonia Level

Important Note

Ammonia sample must be processed within 30 minutes of collection.

Additional Codes

LAB47

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzamatic - UV

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top tube ( K2 EDTA tube)

Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Immediately place specimen on wet ice.

Specimen Transport Temperature

On wet ice

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in the laboratory 
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-2 months: ≤ 90 umol/L

> 2 months: ≤ 50 umol/L

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:

 

82140

Stability

30 minutes on ice