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first letter of test name, or select test group, to review specifications: |
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| AMMONIA |
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| Alternate Names: | NH3 |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Colorimetric |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 4 Hours Stat: < 1 hour |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Green Vacutainer® tube (lithium heparin) |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Specimen on ice. Deliver to lab immediately. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | 11 - 32 µmol/L |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper
labeling. Specimen not received on ice. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB ammonia, NH3 |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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