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HelpTest ID BLOD0551 Ammonia
Synonym
NH3
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bemidji, Black Hills
It is crucial to fill tube to capacity.
Immediately after drawing, separate plasma from cells and freeze plasma within 15 minutes.
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 and lipemia.
Bismarck
Centrifuge immediately and store on ice until analysis.
Test will be rejected due to hemolysis.
Note: Add-on testing is not available
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bemidji, Black Hills
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 hours | |
| Frozen | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 hour | |
| Frozen | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Methodology
Enzymatic Glutamate Dehydrogenase
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Black Hills
CPT
82140