Ammonia, Blood*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Ammonia Level

Specimen must be brought to lab on wet ice within 30 minutes of draw time.

*The tube cannot be shared with other testing

*Testing cannot be added to previously collected specimens

Specimen Type: EDTA

Container/Tube: Lavender Top (on ice)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Immediately place specimen on wet ice and forward promptly (needs to arrive to the lab within 30 mins of collection).

Roche Cobas

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

On wet ice

Women: 11‑51 μmol/L
Men: 16‑60 μmol/L

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 Day

Available STAT

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