Amino Acids Urine Test

GENERAL

The Amino Acids Urine Test offers important clinical data on metabolic, nutritional, and neurological disorders. The test analyzes 40 amino acids and provides a detailed explanation of the possible causes and consequences of detected abnormalities, along with nutritional information. Amino acid imbalances are frequently underlying factors in disorders such as ADD, depression, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder, OCD, seizures and others.
RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

AD(H)D

Autism Spectrum

Bipolar Disorder

Chemical Exposure

Chronic Fatigue

Depression

Down Syndrome

Eating Disorders

Fibromyalgia

Schizophrenia

Seizure Disorders

Tourette Syndrome & Tics

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

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS*
Random Collection: URINE - 25 ml total minimum (to be collected in both urine collection cup and amino acids vial provided in kit)
24 Hour Collection: 50ml total minimum (to be collected in urine collection cup and amino acids vial provided in kit)

*please see “Collection Instructions” for details on exact requirements
CPT CODES

82139 (1 unit)

82140

82492

84540