AMMONIA

The AMMONIA test measures blood ammonia concentration—a sensitive marker of the liver’s capacity to detoxify nitrogen and of metabolic or renal causes of hyperammonemia—and is available as an at‑home venous blood draw with fast laboratory analysis in Dubai. It is used to detect and monitor hepatic dysfunction (including hepatic encephalopathy), urea‑cycle disorders and severe renal impairment, helping clinicians make timely decisions when levels are elevated. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample, which must be handled on ice and delivered promptly to the lab for accurate results; results are provided quickly through Touch Connect and should be discussed with your physician for proper interpretation and management.

• Ammonia (Plasma, µmol/L)
• Ammonia (Serum, µmol/L)
• Ammonia — Venous blood (µmol/L)
• Ammonia — Arterial blood (µmol/L)

• Quantitative venous blood ammonia (µmol/L) testing for precise assessment of liver and kidney function
• Home phlebotomy by trained technicians with rapid sample cooling and transport to DHA‑accredited Dubai labs
• Fast laboratory turnaround for same‑day or next‑day results to support timely clinical decisions
• Designed for early detection and ongoing monitoring of hepatic or renal dysfunction and related metabolic concerns
• Secure electronic result delivery with easy sharing options for your UAE healthcare provider

• Quantitative venous blood ammonia measurement for early detection and monitoring of hyperammonemia
• Targeted test for liver dysfunction (eg, cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy) and advanced kidney disease monitoring
• Home sample collection by trained phlebotomists across Dubai with immediate cold‑chain handling to preserve accuracy
• Fast laboratory turnaround with secure online results and downloadable clinician report for follow‑up in the UAE
• Suitable for adults and pediatrics, with urgent result flagging for prompt clinical action

• Home venous blood collection across Dubai by trained phlebotomists with immediate chilling and cold‑chain transport for accurate ammonia measurements
• Detects and monitors elevated ammonia linked to liver dysfunction, hepatic encephalopathy, or urea‑cycle disorders
• Minimal prep: avoid high‑protein meals, strenuous exercise, and smoking for several hours before sampling; follow technician guidance
• Rapid processing in DHA‑accredited UAE labs with secure online delivery of results for timely clinical follow‑up