Amino Acids Analysis, Plasma

Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you. It requires a blood draw. It is your responsibility to arrange the blood draw for your kit and payment of your specimen collection.

Fasting Required:
Yes 12 hours
Lab:
Genova Diagnostics
Specimen:
Blood
Results:
Average processing time 10-14 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Special Instructions:
Avoid all non-essential medications and supplements (for 4 days). Avoid foods and drinks containing aspartame. Do not collect during a menstrual period. Do not collect during acute infectious illness or antibiotic treatment. See instructions inside test kit for details.
Description:
The Amino Acid Analysis, Plasma measures levels of key amino acids in blood. Amino acid metabolism may be compromised by common lifestyle and dietary factors, which may result in inadequate levels of amino acids. Plasma amino acid analysis is favored in conditions where the supply of amino acids and precursors is critical, such as in mood and neurobehavioral disorders. The complete Amino Acid Analysis, Plasma analyzes over 40 analytes and includes:

• Plasma Amino Acid Analysis
• Nutritionally Essential Amino Acids
• Nonessential Protein Amino Acids
• Intermediary Metabolites

The Amino Acid Analysis, Plasma report configuration provides for easy interpretation and clinically actionable results and includes a handy Suggested Supplement Schedule allowing for personalized recommendations based on test results, and an Interpretation-At-A-Glance page that provides facts on nutrient function, causes and complications of their deficiencies, as well as dietary sources
Analytes Reported:

• 1-Methylhistidine
• 3-Methylhistidine
• Alanine
• Alpha-amino-N-butyric acid
• Alpha-aminoadipic acid
• Anserine (dipeptide)
• Arginine
• Argininosuccinic acid
• Asparagine
• Aspartic acid
• Beta-alanine
• Beta-aminoisobutyric acid
• Carnosine (dipeptide)
• Citrulline
• Cyst(e)ine
• Cystathionine
• Ethanolamine
• Gamma-aminobutyric acid
• Glutamic acid
• Glutamine
• Glycine
• Histidine
• Homocysteine
• Hydroxyproline
• Isoleucine
• Leucine
• Lysine
• Methionine
• Ornithine
• Phenylalanine
• Phosphoethanolamine
• Phosphoserine
• Proline
• Sarcosine
• Serine
• Taurine
• Threonine
• Tryptophan
• Tyrosine
• Urea
• ValineI