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Test Code NH3 Ammonia (NH3), Plasma

Important Note

Sample should not be drawn at any offsite locations. 

For outpatients, this test must be collected at the Valley Health System – Ridgewood Campus Outpatient Laboratory only

 

Specimen Requirements

Requires lithium heparin (Mint Tube) on ice and must be processed immediately.

Note: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

 

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Reference Values

11-32 umol/L

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82140