Amino Acids Analysis (Urine)

What this laboratory test evaluates

The Urine Amino Acid Analysis measures the levels of 40 amino acids and intermediary metabolites. Urine amino acid testing is valuable for assessing vitamin/mineral cofactors that affect amino acid metabolism.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Urine
• Fasting: Yes
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 21 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.