Why do I need an ammonia levels test?You may need this test if you have liver disease and are showing symptoms of a brain disorder. Symptoms include:ConfusionExcessive sleepinessDisorientation, the condition of being confused about time, place, and/or your surroundingsMood swingsHand tremorsYour child may need this test if he or she has symptoms of Reye syndrome. These include:VomitingSleepinessIrritabilitySeizuresYour newborn baby may need this test if he or she has any of the above symptoms. The same symptoms may be a sign of a urea cycle disorder.
