Alpha aminobutyrate

ChemistryAlso known as: A-Aminobutyr 24h Ur QlAlso known as: A-Aminobutyr 24h Ur-sCncAlso known as: A-Aminobutyr 24h Ur-sRatenmol/mL

Measures alpha-aminobutyrate excreted in serum or plasma over 24 hours.

Normal Range

5 – 25 nmol/mL

nmol/mL

Abnormal Levels

Consult your provider

Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Elevated alpha-aminobutyrate may indicate metabolic disorders, liver disease, or kidney dysfunction. This helps identify serious metabolic conditions in symptomatic patients.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

5 – 25 nmol/mL

Overview

Alpha-aminobutyrate (also called 2-aminobutyrate) is a non-standard amino acid produced during protein metabolism. A 24-hour urine test measures excretion levels, which may be elevated in certain metabolic disorders, liver disease, or kidney dysfunction. Abnormal levels are relatively uncommon but may indicate serious metabolic or organ problems. This test is often ordered as part of amino acid profiling in patients with unexplained metabolic symptoms or suspected genetic metabolic disorders.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

1787-1Primary

Alpha aminobutyrate [Presence] in Serum or Plasma

25848-3

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in 24 hour Urine

nmol/mL

27341-7

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Urine

nmol/mL

25305-4

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/time] in 24 hour Urine

umol/(24.h)

26586-8

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid

umol/L

20634-2

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma

umol/L

16345-1

Alpha aminobutyrate [Presence] in Urine

70181-3

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma from Fetus

umol/L

26794-8

Alpha aminobutyrate [Presence] in 24 hour Urine

26819-3

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Amniotic fluid

umol/dL

32223-0

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Body fluid

umol/L

32224-8

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Vitreous fluid

umol/L

47559-0

Alpha aminobutyrate [Moles/volume] in DBS

umol/L

Available Lab Tests

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