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Ammonia

Ordering information:

A separate EDTA tube must be collected for this test.

Sample must be sent to Pathology on ice immediately.

Alternate names:
NH3
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
NH4
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

Pack sample on ice and deliver immediately to laboratory

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Notes:

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

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
3 hours
Reference Interval:

Male 16 - 60 mmmol/L

Female 11 - 51 mmmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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