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HelpTest ID BLOD0551 Ammonia
AKA
NH3
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
It is crucial to fill tube to capacity.
Immediately after drawing, separate plasma from cells and freeze plasma.
If unable to spin down and separate, send the EDTA whole blood on wet ice within 1 hour.
Capillary specimens are not acceptable.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 hours | |
| Frozen | 3 weeks | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82140