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Amino Acids Plasma Test
General DescriptionThe Amino Acids Plasma Test provides different views into body function and can be utilized by the medical practitioner for different purposes. The Amino Acids Plasma Test shows the level of amino acids available for building structural, transport, and storage proteins, building immunoglobins, and making enzymes. Amino acids play a role in many other body functions as well, including neurotransmitter functioning, cholesterol and carbohydrate metabolism, and detoxification processes. Test Includes
Benefits of Amino Acid Testing
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Analyte ListAlanine, Beta-alanine, Alpha-aminoadipate, Alpha-aminobutyrate, Gamma-aminobutyrate, Beta-aminobutyrate, Ammonia, Anserine, Arginine, Asparagine, Aspartate, Carnosine, Citrulline, Cystathionine, Cystine, Ethanolamine, Glycine, Glutamate, Glutamine, Histidine, Homocysteine, Hydroxyproline, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine Sulfoxide, Methionine, 1-Methylhistidine, 3-Methylhistidine, Ornithine, Phenylalanine, Phosphoethanolamine, Phosphoserine, Proline, Sarcosine, Serine, Taurine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine Turn Around TimeThe turn around time for this test is 1-3 weeks, unless unforeseen circumstances arise. Specimen Requirements7 mL of whole blood in a lavender top EDTA tube is required. Specimen must be returned within 24 hours of the collection. This test is not available internationally. CPT Code82139*1 82140 82492 84540 Kit InstructionsFor blood instructions please click here. |
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