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Specimen Collection

 Test Name Ammonia (NH3)
 Test Code AMM
 Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin Must be arterial or venous;

CAPILLARY SPECIMEN NOT SUITABLE
 Minimum Volume 0.5 mL
Comments Send on ice pillow  to Core Laboratory immediately.

LAB NOTES: At RCH: Centrifuge & test immediately. At RWH: Cold centrifuge immediately on receipt. Aliquot plasma and immediately send on cold pack to the RCH Core Laboratory. Notify 9345 6278 on dispatch. After hours send with external courier.

EXTERNAL LABORATORIES:
Cold centrifuge immediately on receipt of sample. Aliquot plasma and transport to RCH on dry ice, immediately
 Assay Performed

Biochemistry
RCH
9345 4200
 Assay Frequency Urgently
Ammonia (NH3)