Amino Acids Urine Test – 24-hr

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.

Urine Amino Acids – Reflects recent diet and metabolism and is useful for consistent diets or to assess the impact of recent dietary changes. Urine is more convenient versus a blood draw and ideal for children.

Additional test information

The Amino Acids Urine Test analyzes 45 markers, including essential and non-essential amino acids and intermediary metabolites. It provides a detailed explanation of the possible causes and consequences of detected abnormalities. This test uses a 24-hour collection.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Urine
• Fasting: No
• 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.