Ammonia
Tests: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 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |