Test Catalog
Test Code: L00033
AMMONIA
Department:
CL. CHEMISTRY
Source:
BLOOD
Specimen Volume:
(2-3 ML)
Prefered Top:
PURPLE (K EDTA)
Alternative Top:
N/A
Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:
1. TUBE SHOULD BE IMMERSED IN ICE BATH FOLLOWING COLLECTION 2. SEPARATE PLASMA FROM CELLS ALIQUOT AND FREEZE IT.
Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:
TRANSPORT THE SPECIMEN TO LABORATORY IN ICE BATH
Instrument/Methdology:
ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY
Turn Around Time (TAT):
4 (Hour/s)
Intend Use:
ELEVATED LEVEL OF AMMONIA THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY SEVERE LIVER DISEASE, KIDNEY FAILURE, OR CERTAIN RARE GENETIC UREA CYCLE DISORDERS; TO HELP INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY
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