AMMONIA, PLASMA

Alternate Name: NH3, Plasma
Use: Elevated in severe liver disease, may affect mental status.
Test code: 0035-5
Preferred Specimen: 2 mL White Top (PPT)
Turnaround time: 2 days
Collection Instructions: After collection centrifuge at high speed for 8-10 min. Remove plasma and submit in aliquot tube. Label it plasma and freeze.
If submitting a PPT, spin and freeze the entire tube immediately.
Storage Instruction: STRICT Frozen