AMINO ACIDS QUALITATIVE URINE and PLASMA Test – DNA Labs UAE
Test Name: AMINO ACIDS QUALITATIVE URINE and PLASMA Test
Components: Price 450.0 AED
Sample Condition: 5 mL (2 mL min.) aliquot of first morning urine in a sterile screw capped container. No preservative required AND 2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Transfer plasma into a sterile screw capped vial. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Clinical details and drug history must accompany sample.
Report Delivery: Sample Mon / Wed / Fri by 4 pm; Report 2 days
Method: Thin Layer Chromatography, One dimensional
Test type: Inborn errors of metabolism
Doctor: Pediatrician
Test Department: GENETIC
Pre Test Information: Clinical details and drug history must accompany sample.
Test Details:
The qualitative urine and plasma test for amino acids is a diagnostic test that measures the presence or absence of specific amino acids in a person’s urine and plasma (blood). This test is used to evaluate the metabolism of amino acids in the body and to diagnose certain inherited disorders of amino acid metabolism.
During the test, a urine and blood sample is collected from the patient. The samples are then analyzed in a laboratory using various techniques such as chromatography or mass spectrometry to identify and quantify the different amino acids present.
Abnormal results in the test can indicate a variety of conditions including:
- Amino acid metabolism disorders: Certain inherited disorders can affect the body’s ability to break down or utilize specific amino acids. Examples include phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria.
- Liver or kidney dysfunction: Liver and kidney diseases can disrupt the normal metabolism and excretion of amino acids, leading to abnormal results in the test.
- Malnutrition or dietary deficiencies: Inadequate intake of certain amino acids or overall protein malnutrition can result in low levels of specific amino acids in the urine and plasma.
- Certain medications: Some medications can affect the metabolism or excretion of amino acids, leading to abnormal results in the test.
It is important to note that the qualitative urine and plasma test for amino acids is a screening test and may need to be followed up with more specific tests or genetic testing to confirm a diagnosis. Additionally, interpretation of the results should be done by a healthcare professional familiar with amino acid metabolism disorders and their associated laboratory findings.
| Test Name | AMINO ACIDS QUALITATIVE URINE and PLASMA Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 450.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 5 mL (2 mL min.) aliquot of first morning urine in a sterile screw capped container. No preservative required AND2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube. Transfer plasma into a sterile screw capped vial. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Clinical details and drug history must accompany sample. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Mon / Wed / Fri by 4 pm; Report 2 days |
| Method | Thin Layer Chromatography, One dimensional |
| Test type | Inborn errors of metabolism |
| Doctor | Pediatrician |
| Test Department: | GENETIC |
| Pre Test Information | Clinical details and drug history must accompany sample. |
| Test Details | The qualitative urine and plasma test for amino acids is a diagnostic test that measures the presence or absence of specific amino acids in a person’s urine and plasma (blood). This test is used to evaluate the metabolism of amino acids in the body and to diagnose certain inherited disorders of amino acid metabolism. During the test, a urine and blood sample is collected from the patient. The samples are then analyzed in a laboratory using various techniques such as chromatography or mass spectrometry to identify and quantify the different amino acids present. Abnormal results in the test can indicate a variety of conditions including: 1. Amino acid metabolism disorders: Certain inherited disorders can affect the body’s ability to break down or utilize specific amino acids. Examples include phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria. 2. Liver or kidney dysfunction: Liver and kidney diseases can disrupt the normal metabolism and excretion of amino acids, leading to abnormal results in the test. 3. Malnutrition or dietary deficiencies: Inadequate intake of certain amino acids or overall protein malnutrition can result in low levels of specific amino acids in the urine and plasma. 4. Certain medications: Some medications can affect the metabolism or excretion of amino acids, leading to abnormal results in the test. It is important to note that the qualitative urine and plasma test for amino acids is a screening test and may need to be followed up with more specific tests or genetic testing to confirm a diagnosis. Additionally, interpretation of the results should be done by a healthcare professional familiar with amino acid metabolism disorders and their associated laboratory findings. |
