Ammonia

Test	Ammonia
Synonym(s)	NH3, nh3
Tube/Container Type	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)
	0.5 mL EDTA ONLY - Paediatric
Sample Type	Whole Blood EDTA
Registration Code	WAMM
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
Deletion Code	3246
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Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request