A metabolite of lysine breakdown.
Alpha-aminoadipic acid is an intermediate formed when the body breaks down the amino acid lysine. It is normally present in blood at low levels and is processed further along the lysine pathway.
It is measured as part of a plasma amino acid profile. A clearly raised level can point to rare inherited disorders of lysine breakdown. More often it is read for context within the wider panel rather than as a stand alone test.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
| Group | Adult fasting plasma range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 to 4 µmol/L |
Amino acid ranges vary by laboratory and method. They are best read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile, not in isolation.
Recent protein intake, fasting state, and time of day affect the result. A fasting morning sample gives the most reliable reading.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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