Ammonia
| Test Name | Ammonia |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | AMMON |
| Specimen Type |
Plasma |
| Collection Container | Green 5 ml |
| Container Information |
Green Tube
 |
| Collection Information | Place sample on ice slurry and deliver to the laboratory ASAP. |
| Test Schedule |
24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Turnaround times are posted in DOCS/ Laboratory Turn Around Times DOCS# 9580 |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Centrifuge and analyze ASAP. Keep on ice until testing. Remove plasma from cells and store in fridge if testing is delayed for longer than 30 minutes. Note: for referred in testing sample must be removed from cells W.URG and W.TRANS2 are unable to order due to time delay in transit. |
| Storage and Transport | Store refrigerated. |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory |
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