Investigation Name:Ammonia (NH3)

Alias or Abbreviation:NH3

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Part of Profile:No

Units:umol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:1 ml

Expected Turnaround Time:1hr from receipt

Test Code:AMM

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Sick or premature <150
<4 wks <100
4 wks – 16 years <40

Collection Conditions / Other Information:URGENT REQUESTS - Sample tube should be completely filled with blood, preferably placed on ice, and transported to the laboratory within 30mins.
Samples will still be processed if delivered outside of 30 mins or not received on ice. Result will be reported with a comment stating that the measured result may be higher than the correct result in these conditions.
Results are affected by haemolysis.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Site Sample Tested:All acute sites

Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 85290