Code

AMMO

Sample Reqs

A (Frozen) [15]

Turnaround

1 day

Special instructions

[15] Ammonia. Sample: EDTA plasma only. Full tubes and tightly stoppered. On ice, centrifuged and analysed 20-30 mins post venepuncture (or plasma can be frozen). If haemolysed gives falsely high results. Patient: Fasting. Avoid smoking.