Amino Acids Plasma Test
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General Description
The Amino Acids Plasma Test shows the level of amino acids available in the body 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
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Essential/Conditionally indispensible amino acids |
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Nonessential amino acids |
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Gastrointestinal markers |
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Magnesium-dependent markers |
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B6, B12 & Folate-dependent markers |
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Detoxification Markers |
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Neurological markers |
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Urea cycle metabolites |
Benefits of Amino Acid Testing
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Clarification of diagnoses suggested by other testing |
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Indications for modifying diet |
Brochure
Click here for printable brochure (PDF)
Analyte List
Alanine, 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
Specimen Requirements
7 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 available in the US and Canada only.
CPT Code
82139 (1 unit) 82140 82492 84540
Kit Instructions
For blood instructions please click here.
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