What is Amino Acids Test?
This test is done to measure the level of amino acids in the blood. An increased level of a particular amino acid shows that there is a problem with the body's ability to break down (metabolize) that amino acid. The test may also be used to look for decreased levels of amino acids in the blood. Amino acid testing is most commonly used to investigate children suspected of having an inborn error of amino acid metabolism, a condition known as aminoacidopathy.