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Test Code 2500250 AMMONIA, BLOOD

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL EDTA Plasma

Specimen Stability Information

3 hrs 2-8°C centrifuged

Reject Due To

Mild Lipemia or Icterus, Gross Hemolysis, Lipemia or Icterus

Reference Values

 

Ammonia (umol/L)      
Age Male   Female
NB - 3 Days 65.0-105.0   65.0-105.0
3 - 14 Days 55.0-90.0   55.0-90.0
15 Days to 1 Year 20.0-50.0   20.0-50.0
To Adult 11.0-35.0   11.0-35.0

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Special Instructions

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube and place on wet ice immediately. (Do not use a tourniquet.) Spin down immediately and send 1mL of EDTA plasma refrigerated. Specimen must arrive within 2 hrs of draw.

CPT

82140

LOINC

22763-7

Methodology

Enzymatic