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HelpTest Code NH3 AMMONIA
EPIC Test ID
1230100371
Test Synonyms
NH3|NH4+
Collection Requirements
1 ml EDTA plasma on ICE,**SPIN/SEP FROM CELLS WITHIN 15 MINS** ANALYZE WITHIN 3 HRS OR REMOVE PLASMA & FREEZE 24 HRS.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
RT: Not recommended; Fridge: 3 hours; Frozen: 24 hrs
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA
CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP, PURPLE TOP-EDTA
BGH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA
DVH Hospital Lab: DARK GREEN TOP – NAHEP, PURPLE TOP-EDTA
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CMH Chemistry
DVH Chemistry
CPT Code
82140
Loinc
16362-6
EAP
LAB47