| Test Name | AMMONIA |
| Mnemonic | AMM |
| CPT | 82140 |
| Department | Main Lab |
| Container | EDTA (Lavendar) |
| Handling | Volume: 1.0 ml EDTA plasma Collect from stasis free vein (i.e. do not use tourniquet if possible) No degree of hemolysis acceptable. Stability: 3 hrs on ice; 7 days frozen |
| Component | |
| Methodology | Methodology: Enzymatic |
| Units | mcmol/L |
| Required Information | |
| Reported | Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr |
| Note | Place immediately on ice. Separate within 30 minutes of collection. |
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