Ammonia

🔍 Overview

The Ammonia test measures the level of ammonia in the blood. Ammonia is a waste product formed during protein breakdown and is normally converted to urea by the liver. Elevated levels may indicate liver dysfunction or metabolic disorders.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Evaluate liver function

• Detect hepatic encephalopathy

• Assess acute or chronic liver failure

• Monitor metabolic disorders

• Investigate unexplained confusion or altered consciousness

✔ Important test in liver disease assessment
✔ Helps assess brain effects of liver dysfunction
✔ Blood sample requires proper handling

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day / Within 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required