| Test Name: Ammonia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Ammonium; NH3 | ||
| PLS Test Code | NH3 | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Plasma |
| Container | Lithium Heparin Tube | Container colour | Green |
| Multiple specimens | EDTA Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Adult: 18 - 72 umol/L, Neonate (1-90days): 42 - 144 umol/L, Child (3-11months): 34 - 133 umol/L. | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 24 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | Contact laboratory if urgent testing required | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | |
| Special Requirements | Place specimen on ice and deliver IMMEDIATELY to laboratory WITHIN 15 minutes of collection. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||