The amino acid test measures the levels of various amino acids in your blood.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play a fundamental role in many physiological processes in the body. This panel is designed to provide valuable insights into your overall nutritional status and metabolic health.
It can also help:
* Identify deficiencies or imbalances that may be contributing to various health conditions
* Assist in assessing the effectiveness of dietary interventions or supplementation
* Indicate underlying conditions (e.g., liver or kidney dysfunction, metabolic disorders, genetic abnormalities)
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.
How It Works
STEP 1
Order your tests online
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STEP 2
Visit a local Quest Diagnostics lab
No follow-up required
Results automatically uploaded to SelfDecode
STEP 3
Get your results and insights online
Find out if your levels are in the optimal range
Get easy-to-understand insights about your results