Amino Acids Urine Test

GENERAL

The Amino Acids Urine Test offers important clinical data on metabolic, nutritional, and neurological disorders. The test analyzes 40 amino acids and provides a detailed explanation of the possible causes and consequences of detected abnormalities, along with nutritional information. Amino acid imbalances are frequently underlying factors in disorders such as ADD, depression, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder, OCD, seizures and others.

RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

• AD(H)D
• Autism Spectrum
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Exposure
• Chronic Fatigue
• Depression
• Down Syndrome
• Eating Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Schizophrenia
• Seizure Disorders
• Tourette Syndrome & Tics

THIS TEST INCLUDES

• Essential/Conditionally indispensible amino acids
• Nonessential amino acids
• Gastrointestinal markers
• Magnesium-dependent markers
• B6, B12 & Folate-dependent markers
• Detoxification Markers
• Neurological markers

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS*

RANDOM COLLECTION: URINE - 25 ML TOTAL MINIMUM (TO BE COLLECTED IN BOTH URINE COLLECTION CUP AND AMINO ACIDS VIAL PROVIDED IN KIT)
24 HOUR COLLECTION: 50ML TOTAL MINIMUM (TO BE COLLECTED IN URINE COLLECTION CUP AND AMINO ACIDS VIAL PROVIDED IN KIT)

*please see “Collection Instructions” for details on exact requirements