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Ammoniaumol/L
Ammonia is a waste product of protein breakdown that the liver normally clears.
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What Ammonia measures
Ammonia is a waste product of protein breakdown that the liver normally clears.
If your Ammonia is low
A low ammonia is not a concern.
Commonly associated with
- Typical
If your Ammonia is high
Ammonia above the range is commonly associated with the liver not clearing it fully, certain medications, or a sample that sat too long before testing.
Commonly associated with
- Liver function
- Valproate or other medications
- Delayed sample processing
- High protein intake or bleeding in the gut
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 11 – 32 umol/L |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your ammonia is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Ammonia, Plasma, NH3
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.