Amino Acid Analysis, LC/MS, Plasma
Amino acids serve many functions including as building blocks for proteins, neurotransmitters, precursors to hormones, and enzyme co-factors. More than 70 disorders of amino acid metabolism have been described. The clinical manifestations of these disorders are diverse.
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Preparation: Collect plasma specimens after an overnight fast (or at least 4 hours after a meal). Non-fasting samples are acceptable for pediatric patients. Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.