Ammonia
Alternate Names
NH3
SoftLab Order Code
NH3
Epic Order Name
AMMONIA (NH3)
Epic Order ID
LAB47
Laboratory
All Hospitals
All Healthplexes
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Pink Top (EDTA) ON ICE
Alternative Collection Container
Pearl top (EDTA) on Ice
Lavender top (EDTA) on Ice (6.0 mL size is preferred)
- Microtainers are not acceptable and will be rejected.
Collecting Volume
4.5 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Sample is stable 3 hours refrigerated but should be transported to the laboratory on ice as soon as possible after collection.
Causes for Rejection
Incorrect sample, Sample received not received on ice. Sample age greater than 3 hours from collection. QNS
Instructions
Deliver sample to the laboratory on ice.
CPT Codes
82140