Test Code AMMON Ammonia (NH3), Plasma
Additional Codes
LAB47
Methodology
Cobas Pro Analyzer
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must be tested within 20 minutes of draw.
Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: EDTA.
Specimen Volume: 3 mL.
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down immediately and place on wet ice.
2. Forward promptly to Laboratory, STAT.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Send the specimen on ice.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82140