A metabolite involved in phospholipid and amino acid metabolism.
Ethanolamine is a small amino-alcohol rather than a protein building block. It is a key part of phospholipids, the molecules that make up cell membranes. The body uses it to build and maintain membranes throughout the body.
It is measured as part of a plasma amino acid profile. Levels relate to cell membrane turnover and phospholipid metabolism. 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 10 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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