Amino Acid (serum/plasma)
Test Information
Test Name
Amino Acid (serum/plasma)
Synonyms
Phenylalanine, glycine, citrulline, cystine, histidine, lysine, arginine, tyrosine, ornithine, leucine, isoleucine, valine, alanine, methionine, threonine, serine, glutamate and glutamine
Preferred Specimen
Heparin
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Preparation
- Collect on ice. Spin, separate & freeze or send to lab ASAP.
Processing Information
Registration Code
AAS
Notes
- Keep chilled until able to freeze.
- Separate & freeze within 4 hours of collection.
- DO NOT PUT ON AUTOMATE.
Alternative Specimen
Plain; SST
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
National Testing Centre (via WHL)
External Lab Website