Test Code AMMON Ammonia, Plasma

Important Note

Time Sensitive

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (plasma) OR Lavender (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Mnimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instruction:

1. Spin and separate plasma from cellular matter within 15 minutes of draw.

2. Keep refrigerated, or on wet ice, until testing is performed.

3. Testing must be perfomed <3 hrs. from draw.

Specimen Rejection: Hemolyzed specimen

11-32 mmol/L

Monday through Sunday

Colorimetric

On wet ice

82140