Species
Avian
Bovine
Bat
Camelid
Canine
Caprine
Cetacean
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Feline
Lagomorph
Ovine
Pinniped
Porcine
Reptile
Rodent
Wildlife
Diagnostic Section
Clinical Pathology
Test Codes
1003
Test Fee
$83.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
1 day, results same day when possible.
Shipping Requirements
Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs or dry ice so sample arrives frozen. Plasma ammonia is quite labile, if collection and delivery protocols are not followed testing may not be possible. Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.
Specimen Requirements
0.5 ml Heparinized plasma
Collection Protocol
Maintain at 4 degrees C (on ice). Deliver to the lab within 30 minutes or separate plasma, keep tightly sealed on ice and deliver within 2 hours of collection.
Measurement of Ammonia activity by auotmated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.