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AMMONIA, BLOOD

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EX0089      AMMONIA, BLOOD
Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Separate plasma IMMEDIATELY and transfer onto the ice. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Avoid hemolysis. 2 mL plasma heparin for metropolis lab only.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
NA 3 hrs 24 hrs
Method: Colorimetric
Comment: Patients to report to National Reference Lab, Rohini, Delhi for testing. Outstation samples are not acceptable.
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: Ammonia results from the metabolism of amino acids. The commonest cause of elevated blood ammonia is severe liver disease. The levels are also elevated in Reye Syndrome, Urea Cycle Enzyme deficiencies, and other conditions like urinary tract abnormalities. The correlation with hepatic coma is poor.
Doctor Specialty: Physician, Gastroenterologist
Disease: Disorders of Liver
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Biochemistry
Pre Test Information: No special preparation is required.