Revised Sections F7.5 (Quantitative Amino Acid Analysis) and F7.6 (Qualitative Amino Acid Analysis): American College of Medical Genetics Standards and Guidelines for Clinical Genetics Laboratories, 2003

Abstract

Determination of plasma amino acid levels has become a key piece of information in the diagnosis and clinical management of a group of metabolic genetic disorders. Appropriate laboratory methodologies have been published for amino acid analysis, yet there is a need for direction for the laboratory in performing this testing. The following guidelines were generated by a working group of the American College of Medical Genetics Laboratory Quality Assurance Committee. Based upon a body of knowledge and professional experience, these guidelines and standards are to be the benchmark for performance of amino acid analysis for clinical interpretation.