Amino Acid Profile

Fasting Required: No Specimen: Urine Special Instructions: Ship specimen within 48 hours of collection. Ship to lab Mon-Thurs only.. Results: 4-5 Business days Description: Amino acid analysis provides fundamental information about nutrient adequacy: the quality and quantity of dietary protein, digestive disorders, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies (particularly folic acid, B 12 , B 6 metabolism, zinc and magnesium). In addition amino acid analysis provides important diagnostic information about hepatic and renal function, availability of precursors of neurotransmitters, detoxification capacity, susceptibility to occlusive arterial disease (homocystine), and many inherent disorders in amino acid metabolism. **Not for sale to NY Residents