Test Code AMON AMMONIA, PLASMA
Performing Laboratory
Helen Keller Laboratory
Specimen Container:
EDTA LavenderTube
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must be sent to laboratory immediatley. Testing must be performed within 60 minutes of collection. Separated plasma must be frozen immediately.
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) and place on wet ice
immediately.
Reference Intervals:
10 – 50 UMOL/L
Day(s) Testing is performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding:
82140