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Amino Acids, Urine
DESCRIPTION: This test quantifies levels of excretion of amino acids and their metabolites, and evaluates essential and non-essential amino acid nutrient status in the urine. It also can indicate functional deficiencies of a number of mineral and vitamin co-factors. This is an ideal test for patients with suspected inadequate protein utilization and other metabolic disorders including depression.
ANALYTE LIST:
Amino Acids, Urine
Turn Around Time: 10 Days
Specimen Requirements: 15ml Aliquot of urine (24-hour urine collection-preserved with sulfosalicylic acid) OR 15ml Aliquot of urine (First morning void-preserved with sulfosalicylic acid)
Additional Information:
Amino Acids-AppGuide.pdfNutritional_PatientBrochure.pdfAutism_PatientBrochure.pdfCPT Codes:
82139 name: Amino Acids, Urine
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