TRYPTOPHAN

A test to measure levels of tryptophan, an essential amino acid involved in the synthesis of serotonin. Low levels may indicate deficiencies or metabolic disorders.

Also known asTryptophan Tryptophan

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

6 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
TRYPTOPHAN includes 1 parameter

  • Tryptophan

Test code

10942

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Plasma HeparinGreen Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Plasma Heparin

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

6 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

TRYPTOPHAN

3500