Test Code AMMON Ammonia, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Colorimetric

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Dark-green top (sodium heparin)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Place specimen on wet ice.

2. Forward promptly.

Specimen Rejection: Any hemolysis

Refrigerated

9-33 µmol/L

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-4 hours