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Revision as of 10:43, 17 January 2025


Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code WAMM
Synonyms NH3 
Turnaround Time 3 hours
Stability – Add test Cannot be added on.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Blood 4 mL EDTA (K2E) Purple top on ice.
Specimen Transportation On ice. Sample must be received at lab within 15 minutes of collection.      
Pediatric Requirements 600uL EDTA (K2E) Pink top on ice. Microtainer on ice. 

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type
Minimum Volume 200 uL 
Aliquot Transportation Frozen 

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals FEMALE: 11-51 umol/L MALE 16-60 umol/L   
Test Method Abbott Alinity C. Enzymatic method. 
Advanced Notice Please notify Biochemistry extension 7881  
Patient Preparation   Ideally patient fasted >6 hours. No fist clenching. 

Comments

Specimen must be centrifuged at 4°C IMMEDIATELY after receipt. 

False high values are obtained after muscular exercise.

Please notify the laboratory if patient is on Sulfasalazine/Sulfapyridine medications as these may interfere with this method