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Serum Ammonia Normal Values. In newborns the levels of ammonia should be between 90 and 150 mcg dl. 0 to 10 days 170 to 341 µg nh3 dl. Normal range 19 to 60 µg dl. Actually the parameters are much wider than you are being quoted.
Saunders lists normal serum ammonia as 35 to 65 mcg dl that s micrograms not milligrams page 116. Arterial levels are 20 to 30 umol l higher than venous in patients with hepatic insufficiency arteriovenous difference is zero in normal individuals at rest high protein intake increases ammonia levels. He had a serum ammonia level measured as part of the routine liver transplant evaluation. He did not have any confusion insomnia or decreased mental alertness. Approximately 60 of the patients with grade 3 whc he had a normal ammonia level in this study. Peak ammonia level is a good predictor of the severity of illness.
Approximately 60 of the patients with grade 3 whc he had a normal ammonia level in this study.
Adult 10 to 80 µg dl. 15 110 ug dl ug micrograms children. Newborn 90 to 150 µg dl. 0 to 10 days 170 to 341 µg nh3 dl. The levels of ammonia are considered normal in children if they are between 40 and 80mcg dl. Jaundice was noted on the physical examination but he was alert and oriented with normal cognitive function.