Amino Acids Plasma Test
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
Amino Acids Plasma Test
GENERAL
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.
BENEFITS OF THE AMINO ACIDS PLASMA TEST
- Clarification of diagnoses suggested by other testing
- Indications for modifying diet
THIS TEST INCLUDES
- Essential/Conditionally indispensible amino acids
- Nonessential amino acids
- Gastrointestinal markers
- Magnesium-dependent markers
- B6, B12 & Folate-dependent markers
- Detoxification Markers
- Neurological markers
- Urea cycle metabolites
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
WHOLE BLOOD: 7 mL of whole blood collected after overnight fast in a lavender top EDTA tube is required.
CPT CODES
- 82139 (1 unit)
- 82140
- 84540
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