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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB47
Epic Description: AMMONIA
This Soft code is for River Parishes only. All other sites order NH3 (LAB47).
Synonym
NH3
Collection Limitations
This test cannot be collected by Home Health Agencies.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel – Transport in a bag with wet ice. |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.5 mL | 1 X 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Place specimen in a cup of ice immediately after collection.
Internal specimens should be transported to CSR Laboratory immediately.
Remote Locations: Centrifuge specimen immediately (within 15 minutes of collcetion), aliquot plasma into plastic vial, freeze. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge immediately (within 15 minutes of collection) upon receipt and transport to Chemistry immediately. Specimen is stable refrigerated for 2 hours. If assay delayed more than 2 hours, aliquot plasma into plastic vial and freeze.
CPT Code Information
82140