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| 600uL EDTA (K2E) <span style="background: #ffc0cb"> Pink top </span> | | 600uL EDTA (K2E) <span style="background: #ffc0cb"> Pink top </span> Microtainer on ice. | ||
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=== ''Aliquot Requirements'' === | ===''Aliquot Requirements''=== | ||
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Revision as of 09:55, 31 January 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | WAMM |
| Synonyms | NH3 |
| Turnaround Time | 3 hours |
| Stability – Add test | Cannot be added on. |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Plasma |
| Preferrred | 4 mL EDTA (K2E) Purple top on ice. |
| Acceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | On ice. Sample must be received at lab within 15 minutes of collection. |
| Pediatric Requirements | 600uL EDTA (K2E) Pink top Microtainer on ice. |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Minimum Volume | 200 uL |
| Aliquot Transportation | Frozen |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | FEMALE: 11-51 umol/L MALE 16-60 umol/L |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity C. Enzymatic method. |
| Advanced Notice | Please notify Biochemistry extension 7881 |
| Patient Preparation | Ideally patient fasted >6 hours. No fist clenching. |
Comments | |
| Specimen must be centrifuged at 4°C IMMEDIATELY after receipt.
False high values are obtained after muscular exercise. Please notify the laboratory if patient is on Sulfasalazine/Sulfapyridine medications as these may interfere with this method | |