An amino acid involved in the urea cycle and neurotransmission.
Aspartic acid, also called aspartate, is a non-essential amino acid. It helps build proteins, takes part in the urea cycle, and acts as a signalling molecule in the nervous system. It also feeds into the body's energy and nitrogen pathways.
It is measured as part of a plasma amino acid profile. Blood levels are normally low because it is used quickly inside cells. It is read for context within the wider panel rather than as a stand alone test of any single condition.
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 15 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, time of day, and delays in processing the sample 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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