STD Booking Find and request a lab test

Mountain West · Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver Test

Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver Test in Colorado

Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver Test can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. An ammonia test measures the amount of ammonia in your blood, which can help evaluate liver health.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$198
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

Ammonia is a waste product formed when the body breaks down proteins. Normally, the liver converts ammonia into urea, which is then removed from the body. High ammonia levels can indicate that the liver is not functioning properly.

What it measures

  • Ammonia — reflects the liver's ability to process waste products

What the test involves

This test requires a blood sample, which is typically drawn from a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians may order this test to help diagnose or monitor liver conditions, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis. It can also be used to investigate unexplained changes in mental status or behavior.

Preparation

Follow any specific instructions provided by the laboratory where you will have your sample collected. Some labs may require you to fast before the test.

How results are reported

Results are typically available within a few business days. Your laboratory will provide reference ranges, which are the expected values for healthy individuals, as these can vary.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Specific collection instructions
  • When to expect results

Cities

Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver Test in Colorado communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Denver2,650,725Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestColorado Springs628,808Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestAurora383,496Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFort Collins301,596Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestLakewood155,608Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestPueblo142,727Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestThornton140,538Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestGreeley135,270Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestGrand Junction134,074Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestArvada122,903Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestBoulder120,818Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestWestminster115,535Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestCentennial107,972Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestLongmont104,035Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestHighlands Ranch103,238Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestLafayette99,475Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestLoveland75,938Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestBroomfield72,697Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestCastle Rock71,037Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestCommerce City61,516Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestParker57,311Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestLittleton45,465Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestSecurity-Widefield40,158Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestBrighton39,895Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestNorthglenn37,899Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestDakota Ridge34,361Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestKen Caryl33,889Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestEnglewood33,500Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestPueblo West32,991Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestWheat Ridge32,340Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestWindsor31,972Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFountain29,495Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestErie29,367Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestColumbine25,924Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestEvans21,727Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFour Square Mile21,723Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestLouisville21,091Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestClifton20,122Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestMontrose20,098Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestSherrelwood20,069Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestGolden20,041Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestDurango18,953Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestCimarron Hills18,619Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestCañon City17,157Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFort Carson16,743Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestJohnstown16,596Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestWelby16,260Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFirestone15,949Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestGreenwood Village15,548Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestBlack Forest14,375Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFrederick14,127Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFederal Heights14,111Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestSterling13,976Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestLone Tree13,701Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFruita13,296Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestSuperior13,283Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestSteamboat Springs13,193Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestFort Morgan11,483Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestCherry Creek11,389Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver TestCastle Pines11,296Ammonia Test – Ammonia Levels Liver Test