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Department Name

BIOCHEMISTRY

Modality

TM

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.              

Test Name

Ammonia

Test Code

F883

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Whole Blood (K3-EDTA)

Quantity Required

5 mL blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Lavender Top

Method Used

Direct Enzymatic

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual (for internal use only)

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction for TMH patients 

Immediate with ICE pack - maintaining the cold chain

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients 

Within 2hrs of collection.   ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

24 Hrs

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours 

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri : Same day upto 03.00 p.m.   

Sat           : Same day upto 01.00 p.m.

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

24 Hrs

Use

Ammonia is a nitrogen waste compound produced by the liver and normally excreted in the urine. The levels are elevated in liver and renal disorders.

 

Contact Us

TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Dr. E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012 India
Phone: +91-22- 24177000, 24177300, 24161413
Fax: +91-22-24146937
E-mail : msoffice@tmc.gov.in(for patient care and queries)/cash@tmc.gov.in(for accounts related)/fundraising@tmc.gov.in (for donors and donation related)/registrar@tmc.gov.in(for education and training)/hrd@tmc.gov.in(for administrative - HRD matters) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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