Amino Acids Plasma Test

What this laboratory test evaluates

Why Conduct an Amino Acids Analysis?The Amino Acids Test reports are useful resources for practitioners who want to gain valuable insights into the underlying causes of a variety of disorders related to Amino Acids metabolism.

The markers on the report are arranged into clinically useful groups: • Essential/Conditionally Indispensable Amino Acids
• Nonessential Amino Acids
• Gastrointestinal Markers
• Magnesium-Dependent Markers
• B6, B12 & Folate-Dependent Markers
• Detoxification Markers
• Neurological Markers

Assessing Amino Acids in Urine vs. PlasmaSample type used is dependent on the clinical concern.

Plasma Amino Acids – It is recommended that you fast before analysis of amino acids in plasma, as recent food intake will briefly impact amino acid levels. A fasting sample of plasma reflects a person’s pool of amino acids and is not affected by recent fluctuations in diet. Plasma amino acids are preferred for individuals with compromised kidney function.

Additional test information

The Amino Acids Plasma Test measures the levels of amino acids present in the body to aid in the diagnosis of nutritional deficiencies and amino acid imbalances.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Plasma
• Fasting: Yes
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 10 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.