Ammonia

Also known as: Plasma Ammonia; NH3

Formal name: Ammonia

Related tests: Liver panel

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Conditions: Liver disease, Alcoholism

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National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation
National Reye's Syndrome Foundation
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Ammonia (NH3)
NINDS Encephalopathy Information Page
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hepatic encephalopathy

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