G0066
Glutamine Plasma
Test Details: Glutamine is a derivative of glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is a major mediator of excitatory signals in the brain and is involved in most aspects of normal brain function including cognition, memory and learning. It also regulates appetite, cognition, learning, memory, increases gut motility, improves libido and decreases sleep. Low glutamic acid levels indicate ammonia toxicity with symptoms such as headache, irritability and fatigue. High glutamate levels is suspected in anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, impulsivity and inability to focus.
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Category
Advanced Routine Diagnostics
Pre-test Information
Clinical history is required, metabolic disorders or inborn errors of metabolism suspicion or provisional diagnosis of clincian required fasting is recommended.
Report Delivery
8 working days
Gender
All
Organ
Multi-Organ
Glutamine Plasma
6200
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