Test Code LAB721 Ammonia, Blood Level
Test Name Alias
Ammonia Blood Level | NH3 Blood Level | 8074
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Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): 3.0 mL Lavender top (EDTA)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok: No
Microtainer acceptable: No
Collection Instructions:
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Smoking should be avoided prior to sampling
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Do not use tourniquet
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Tube should be filled completely
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After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times
- Avoid prolonged exposure to air.
- Deliver on ice.
- Deliver to lab immediately. Tube must be processed (centrifuged/spun) within 15 minutes -- See processing instructions below
NOTE: Spectrum Health Continuing Care - Fuller and Kalamazoo: Please follow "Standard Work" instructions. Specimen must be spun, separated, frozen and transported on dry ice. Specimen must only be picked up by Spectrum Health Courier during scheduled pickups. This specimen cannot be picked up as a STAT, during afterhours or via 3rd party courier (i.e. Reliable Delivery).
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Plasma
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- Tube must be centrifuged immediately (within 15 minutes).
- Remove plasma and freeze in separate plastic vial.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to air.
- Send specimen frozen, on ice.
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Note: To be delivered and remain on ice until testing performed.
Test Frequency
Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.
Performing Department
CHEMISTRY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Spectrum Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI
Spectrum Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Spectrum Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Spectrum Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Spectrum Health United Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Spectrum Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI
Methodology
Enzymatic – UV
CPT
82140-LAB-AMMONIA LEVEL
CDM Code
4128074
Epic Test ID
1230100329
Interface Order Alias
10084
LOINC
Ammonia: 16362-6
Reviewed Date
3/5/2020