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False positive elevation of plasma ammonia

Valproate has been reported to be associated with asymptomatic elevations of plasma ammonia in some cases. So when plasma ammonia is elevated, patients may get taken off their divalproex. But wait! Are you sure if was not a false positive? Ammonia levels increase spontaneously in blood and plasma after the sample has been collected. Why? Because…

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