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Amino Acid Count

Meaning

Amino Acid Count, in a clinical and biochemical context, refers to the quantitative measurement or assessment of the individual concentrations of various amino acids, both essential and non-essential, within a biological sample such as plasma or urine. This diagnostic metric provides critical insight into an individual’s protein metabolism, nutritional adequacy, and the functional status of pathways involved in amino acid synthesis, catabolism, and transport. An accurate count is fundamental for evaluating the raw material availability for the synthesis of vital peptide hormones, enzymes, and structural proteins necessary for optimal physiological function.