Test Code AMON Ammonia Level

Important Note

*Needs to be put in ice, brought to laboratory immediately*

Specimen	Min. Test Volume	Collection Container	Special Handling
Blood	0.7 mL	Lavender (EDTA) top	Place on ice and deliver to Laboratory ASAP.

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
Ammonia	Male	0 Minutes – 150 Years	16 - 60	>150	umol/L
	Female	0 Minutes – 150 Years	11 - 51	>150	umol/L

2 Hours

Monsay - Sunday

Specimen should be mixed (4-5 times), placed on ice, and delivered to lab immediately.

Separate plasma and analyze immediately or freeze.

Note: heparinized plasma is not acceptable for this assay.
Note: finger and heel sticks are not acceptable.

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