Assessment of Patient Metabolic Status via Urine Organic and Amino Acid Test
An expanded panel of organic acids and amino acids provides a more comprehensive evaluation of the patient's metabolic status and a deeper analysis of protein metabolism. Beyond providing information on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, detoxification pathways, Krebs cycle function, and mitochondrial activity, this test allows for the evaluation of branched-chain, aromatic, and sulfur-containing amino acid metabolism, urea cycle status, markers of impaired ammonia metabolism, as well as collagen synthesis and carnosine metabolism. This broader scope delivers a more detailed report, enabling precise identification of primary metabolic disturbances.
The final summary provides an interpretation of the urine organic and amino acid test with evaluations of:
- Carbohydrate metabolism,
- Protein metabolism,
- Lipid (fat) metabolism,
- Toxin/intoxication levels,
- Condition of detoxification systems,
- Mitochondrial status.
