Amino Acids Profile (AAp) — Plasma (DSL)

Description

Amino Acids Profile (AAp) — Plasma

This plasma amino acid panel measures 40+ individual amino acids by mass spectrometry, providing a comprehensive picture of protein digestion, absorption, amino acid metabolism, and biochemical pathway adequacy. Amino acids are the building blocks of every neurotransmitter, enzyme, immune protein, and structural tissue in the body — making this panel essential for understanding root causes of fatigue, mood disorders, and metabolic dysfunction.

Amino Acids Measured (Plasma):

• Essential AAs: Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine
• Semi-essential AAs: Arginine, Cysteine, Glutamine, Glycine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine
• Non-essential AAs: Alanine, Asparagine, Aspartate, Glutamate, Taurine, Ornithine, Citrulline, Hydroxyproline
• Key metabolic intermediates: Alpha-aminobutyric acid, Beta-alanine, Carnosine, Ethanolamine, GABA, Homocysteine, Phosphoserine, Sarcosine

Clinical Applications:

• Protein malnutrition or malabsorption
• Neurotransmitter precursor deficiencies (mood, cognition, sleep)
• Urea cycle disorders and detoxification assessment
• Methylation dysfunction (methionine, homocysteine, glycine)
• Athletic performance and muscle recovery optimisation

Sample Type:

Fasting plasma — single blood draw.