Ammonia

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Test Ammonia
Synonym(s) NH3, nh3
Specimen Fasting 6 hours if patient is an adult. No fist clenching and no torniquet. Send sample on ice to laboratory, must arrive in lab within 30 minutes of collection. 4 mL EDTA (purple top)
Paediatric Specimen 0.5 mL EDTA ONLY
Add-on conditions N/A
Test Availability Call Biochemistry
Turnaround Time Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed Hastings
Department Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Registration Code WAMM
Deletion Code 3246
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Measurement Uncertainty Available upon request