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Alternative Names:

NH3

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

AMMON

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice
A separate container is required for this test.

Send sample to pathology lab immediately for processing and analysis.

If sample received >120 mins post collection - sample will be unsuitable for analysis

False high levels are obtained after muscular exercise and with incorrectly handled specimens.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Additional Notes:

Reference Range: 16—53 umol/L