Urine ammonia

Urine test. Determination of urinary ammonia (NH3) has diagnostic significance for some diseases. Increases are seen in liver failure, Reye syndrome, and so on. High-protein diet, etc. Reduction is seen in malnutrition, eating alkali-producing foods, etc.

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