Ammonia
Department:
Biochemistry
Analytical Range:
10 - 2000 umol/L
Time Limit for Add on Tests:
N/A
Target Turnaround time:
2 hours
Further Information from LabTestsOnline
Tube Type:
EDTA (Purple Top)
Availability:
North Devon District Hospital (24/7)
| sick/premature <4 weeks 4 weeks – 16 years 16+ years | <150 umol/L <100 umol/L <50 umol/L 11 – 32 umol/L |
Sample is to be placed on ice and transported to the laboratory. Please notify the laboratory when sending. Haemolysis causes an artefactual increase in Ammonia concentration - results will be reported in these circumstances, though interpret the results with caution.