A member asked:

I am a heavy smoker (pack a day) will this affect an ammonia blood test my doctor ordered?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Why not quit?: Depends upon the sensitvity of the test. Cigarette smoke does have ammonia in small amounts. Why not quit NOW ...You seem worried about it.!

Answered 8/25/2014

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