Amino Acids build and repair tissues, cause chemical reactions, transport nutrients, hormone and neurotransmitter synthesis, immune and detoxification functions, and more. Their critical role in human health makes them important in numerous clinical presentations.
MosaicDX’s Amino Acids Test can provide valuable insights into your body’s amino acid metabolism. This comprehensive test measures 45 markers, including essential and non-essential amino acids, and intermediary metabolites.
Plasma available in USA only.
Blood, Urine
Turnaround Time: 1-2 weeks
Turnaround times are estimates. Detailed order tracking is available in the MosaicDX Portal.
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What Patients Might Benefit from the Amino Acids Testing?
Amino Acid imbalances have been associated with:
ADD/ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cardiovascular Disease
Depression/Anxiety
Diabetes
Digestive Distorders
Epilepsy
Fatigue
Hypertension
Infertility
Insomnia
Kidney Disease and Impaired Function
Low Dietary Protein Intake or Malnutrition
Maldigestion/Malabsorption
Nutritional Deficiencies
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Why Conduct an Amino Acids Analysis?
The Amino Acids Test reports are useful resources for practitioners who want to gain valuable insights into the underlying causes of a variety of disorders related to Amino Acids metabolism.
The markers on report are arranged into clinically useful groups:
Essential/Conditionally Indispensable Amino Acids
Nonessential Amino Acids
Gastrointestinal Markers
Magnesium-Dependent Markers
B6, B12 & Folate-Dependent Markers
Detoxification Markers
Neurological Markers
Assessing Amino Acids in Urine vs. Plasma
Sample type used is dependent on the clinical concern.
Plasma Amino Acids – It is recommended that you fast before analysis of amino acids in plasma as recent food intake will briefly impact amino acid levels. A fasting sample of plasma reflects a person’s pool of amino acids and is not affected by recent fluctuations in diet. Plasma amino acids are preferred for individuals with compromised kidney function.
Urine Amino Acids – Reflects recent diet and metabolism and is useful for consistent diets or to assess the impact of recent dietary changes. Urine is more convenient versus a blood draw and ideal for children.
Our high-complexity laboratory is committed to delivering accurate and reliable results in coordination with these top licensure programs:
Analytes
Essential amino acids status is typically assessed through plasma analysis, while urine analysis provides insight into amino acid wasting and aberrant metabolism linked to co-factor insufficiencies.
See below for an overview of markers by specimen type:
The Amino Acids Test reports are useful resources for practitioners who want to gain valuable insights into the underlying causes of a variety of disorders related to Amino Acids metabolism.
The markers on report are arranged into clinically useful groups:
MosaicDX offers patient-friendly sample collection kits that simplify testing. Our kits include visual, step-by-step instructions for test preparation and sample collection, personalized shipping cards, and pediatric collection bags if needed. With MosaicDX, patients can easily collect samples for testing with confidence and accuracy.
The Amino Acids urine random test instructions is a companion to the urine collection instructions as the Amino Acids urine random test requires an additional component.
The ordering process for MosaicDX tests starts with your healthcare practitioner assessing your symptoms and recommending the most appropriate test.
Once a test has been recommended, collection kits can be conveniently ordered and delivered straight to your doorstep. If you already have a collection kit, you can register your test and begin the process at your convenience.
It is important to carefully follow the collection instructions and include all required information about yourself and your specimens when registering your test. When your specimens are collected, you can use the prepaid shipping materials provided in your kit to ship them to MosaicDX. Your results will be accessible online via the MosaicDX portal. We recommend scheduling an appointment with your healthcare practitioner to discuss your results and develop a plan for your healthcare
If you are located outside of the U.S., our customer service team can assist you in finding a distributor in your country. In countries where a distributor is not required, you can place an order through our international patient ordering site. Please note that all international shipping costs must be paid prior to shipping the kit.
Different states have regulations that define the scope of practice for practitioners. It is the practitioner’s responsibility to abide by these rules. Check with your state board of health to determine any restrictions related to laboratory testing. Please note, Mosaic Diagnostics does not offer testing in New York.
Once you have opened your account, you have the options of ordering kits to stock in your office or drop-ship kits directly to your patients through your MosaicDX portal.
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To ensure optimal results, it is recommended to ship urine specimens to the laboratory immediately after collection as they start degrading in quality soon after. In case immediate shipping is not possible, here are some guidelines for specimen stability: Urine samples can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and for extended periods in the freezer. This applies to all urine tests performed at MosaicDX, except for the Kryptopyrrole test, for which urine must be frozen immediately and received within 24 hours of collection for accurate results.
Please refer to your test’s specific Test Preparation and Instructions for more information regarding the potential effects of medications, foods, and supplements on this test.
You make also consult your healthcare provider prior to making any changes to your medications.
Visit the payment information page for an overview of payment options and procedures along with insurance coverage overview.
NOTE: Insurance coverage for testing is based on several factors such as the type of procedure, diagnosis, and insurance policy guidelines. Patients are encouraged to contact their insurance company to check for coverage and to provide the procedure codes (CPT codes) and diagnostic codes (ICD-10 codes). The CPT codes can be found on the billing information page, while ICD-10 codes are provided by the practitioner.
Mosaic Diagnostics offers written interpretations within test reports and complimentary consultations with our clinical educators for qualified practitioners. To schedule a consultation, simply sign in to your MosaicDX account and book a consultation online.
We encourage all patients to discuss results with your practitioner.
Our Resources tab also contains educational materials that you may find useful, we also offer MosaicEDGE workshops for qualified practitioners to better understand the fundamentals of lab testing.
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