It assesses kidney function and helps diagnose conditions like kidney disease.

Typically, fasting is not necessary, but informing your healthcare provider about medications and recent illnesses is essential.

It provides crucial information about kidney health, aiding in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of kidney-related conditions.

Results are usually available within a day, allowing for prompt medical decisions based on kidney function assessment.

Symptoms may include confusion, fatigue, weakness, and in severe cases, coma.

Treatment involves reducing ammonia levels through medications and dietary changes.

Yes, certain medications, especially those metabolised by the liver, can influence ammonia levels.

Liver disease, kidney dysfunction, and urea cycle disorders can impact ammonia metabolism.

A blood sample is drawn from a vein in the arm and sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Recovery time is typically shorter than traditional surgery. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days to weeks.