Amino Acid Profile, Quantitative, Plasma LabCorp

$700.00

LabCorp Test #: 700068, CPT: 82139

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test measures the levels of different amino acids in your blood plasma. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are essential for many body functions. This test can help diagnose certain metabolic disorders or nutritional deficiencies.
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Why To Buy

This Amino Acid Profile test helps identify imbalances in amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins, potentially revealing the cause of your symptoms.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Developmental delay: Abnormal amino acid levels can interfere with brain development and function, contributing to developmental delays.
  • Poor feeding: Certain metabolic disorders affecting amino acids can lead to poor appetite or difficulty feeding.
  • Seizures: Imbalances in amino acids can disrupt brain chemistry and electrical activity, sometimes causing seizures.
  • Vomiting: Metabolic issues related to amino acid processing can cause nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms Developmental delay, Poor feeding, Seizures, Vomiting