Ammonia

Test Information

Test Name

Ammonia

Synonyms

NH3; NH4

Department

Biochemistry

Price

$65.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

EDTA

Testing Location

PLBOP; PLR; PLT

Turn Around Time

1 Day

Collection Information

Main Lab Only

Yes

Patient Requestable

Yes

Preparation

Delivery and Handling

Collect and keep on ice. Spin, separate and freeze or send to S/S ASAP.

Processing Information

Registration Code

AMM

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Hospital request process inhouse Biochemistry - place on own lab number. requires E barcode; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Whakatane

Hospital request process in PLBOP Biochemistry - send as Urgent request to PLBOP - place on own lab number. requires E barcode; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Rotorua

Hospital request process inhouse Biochemistry - place on own lab number. requires E barcode; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Taupo

Hospital request process inhouse Biochemistry - place on own lab number. requires E barcode; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Laboratory Hospital

Send Away Transport

Frozen and transport within 24 hours

External Lab Website