Ammonia

Ammonia is a topic covered in the Guide to Diagnostic Tests.

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Test/Range/Collection

Ammonia, plasma (NH3)

11–35 mcmol/L

Green, lavender

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Place specimen on ice immediately. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hrs. Analyze immediately, or freeze for storage or shipment.

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Test/Range/Collection

Ammonia, plasma (NH3)

11–35 mcmol/L

Green, lavender

$$

Place specimen on ice immediately. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hrs. Analyze immediately, or freeze for storage or shipment.

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