Ethanolamine
ChemistryAlso known as: 2-AminoethanolAlso known as: MonoethanolamineAlso known as: MEAmg/dL
Measures the concentration of ethanolamine in blood.
Normal Range
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mg/dL
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood
Why This Biomarker Matters
Abnormal ethanolamine levels may indicate metabolic or liver disorders. This test helps identify rare genetic conditions or metabolic dysfunction requiring specialized management.
Overview
Ethanolamine is a compound found in blood that plays a role in cell membrane structure and lipid metabolism. Elevated or abnormal ethanolamine levels may indicate metabolic disorders, liver dysfunction, or certain genetic conditions affecting lipid synthesis. This test is sometimes used in specialized metabolic screening panels to evaluate unusual symptoms or suspected inborn errors of metabolism.
Technical Information (LOINC Codes)
Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker
2263-2PrimaryEthanolamine [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
mg/dL
26593-4Ethanolamine [Moles/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
umol/L
26608-0Ethanolamine [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
umol/L
25910-1Ethanolamine [Moles/volume] in 24 hour Urine
umol/L
26803-7Ethanolamine [Presence] in 24 hour Urine
32239-6Ethanolamine [Moles/volume] in Amniotic fluid
umol/L
34300-4Ethanolamine [Moles/volume] in Urine
umol/L
49633-1Ethanolamine [Presence] in Urine
13613-5Ethanolamine [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
mg/dL
6881-7Ethanolamine [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
mg/(24.h)
2264-0Ethanolamine [Mass/volume] in Urine
mg/dL
25405-2Ethanolamine [Moles/time] in 24 hour Urine
umol/(24.h)
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