Ammonium (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UAMM

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3766

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Urine ammonium measurement is not available as a routine test, but can be performed if arranged with a Chemical Pathologist. Please refer to the procedure for Pathologist Approval of Laboratory Tests in 'Additional Information' 'Resources' section.

Sample Stability

5 days at 4°C, 48 hours at RT.

Synonyms

Urine ammonium

Turnaround Time

2 days

Urine ammonium measurement is not available as a routine test, but can be performed if arranged with a Chemical Pathologist.

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• 24hr Urine Container

Acceptable

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• 24hr Urine Container

Acceptable

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Pre-testing Requirements

Urine ammonium measurement is not available as a routine test, but can be performed if arranged with a Chemical Pathologist.
Please refer to the procedure for Pathologist Approval of Laboratory Tests in 'Resources' section below.

Test Method

Roche Cobas (Automation)

Specimen Services:
- Please register for UAMM/3766.
- Photocopy request form.
- Hand deliver the sample and request form to Automation staff.

Automation:
- Refer to Ammonia method SOP for processing.
- All samples must be processed and results emailed to the generic chemical pathologist email.

Resources

• LPADMQASPR069 Pathologist Approval of Laboratory Tests

Contact Information