Amino Acid Plasma - Qualitative Screen Test
- Category
- Newborn & Child
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 9 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
Measures amino acids in plasma (blood). Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
Screens for inherited disorders of amino acid metabolism (inborn errors of metabolism) in children with developmental delay, seizures or feeding problems.
Newborns and children, as advised by the paediatrician.
No fasting needed.
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No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 7–8 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.