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Ammonia, plasma

Test Code:

BC0026

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Lithium heparin 2 mL tube
(To be obtained from DPLM Reception, after office hour call extension 1383)

Specimen Requirement

Whole blood
0.4 mL blood


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Place this in a biohazard specimen bag and immerse this bag into another bag with crushed ice. Send immediately to lab.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Average 1 hr (30 mins - 1.5 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

Ammonia :
0 day - < 1 month: 23 -83 ɥmol/L
1 month - < 1 year: 14 -50 ɥmol/L

Source ( A Guide on Pediatrics, MOH,1997)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Critical Values:
- < 1 month: >120 µmol/L
- > 1st month: >100 µmol/L

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Ammonia, plasma BC0026
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