Test Code Epic LAB47 Ammonia
Additional Codes
Sunquest: AMMON
Collection
Patient Preparation:
- EDTA tube must be filled properly and immediately placed on ice after collection.
Specimen Type:
- Lavender EDTA Top Tube
- Specimen must be centrifuged within 30 minutes.
Minimum Volume:
- 0.1mL
Reasons for Rejection:
- Specimen does not meet collection, storage, or transport requirements.
Stability
- Ambient: 30 minutes.
- Refrigerated: 1 hour.
- Frozen: 3 days.
Reference Ranges
- Women: 11-51µmol/L
- Men: 16-60 µmol/L
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Health Trinity Rock Island, IL
UnityPoint Health Trinity Moline, IL
UnityPoint Health Trinity Bettendorf, IA
UnityPoint Health Trinity Muscatine, IA
Day(s) Performed
- Sunday-Saturday
Analytical Time:
- 10 minutes
CPT Codes
82140