Specimen:
Collect
- One Lavender (EDTA)
Also Acceptable:
- One PPT White Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 2 mL (Min:2 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Critical Frozen
- Collect on ice.
Separate plasma from cells and freeze within 15 minutes of draw time.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Week(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-7 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82140
Components
- 94220 - AMMONIA, PLASMA
Last Updated: May 11, 2025 @ 9:13 am
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