An organic acid
Organic Acids, Plasma
Organic Acids, Urine assay, is the preferred test when screening for inherited disorders of metabolism. This plasma test is not as sensitive and will only detect the organic acids listed.
Biomarkers in this category
9 biomarkers · optimal ranges shown
B-Complex Vitamin Marker
Requires Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and lipoic acid to be metabolized.
Ketone formed from acetyl CoA
A ketone body
Citric acid, cis-aconitic acid, and isocitric acid are the first three metabolites in the Krebs cycle.
Formed from pyruvate in anaerobic or oxygen-starved conditions
Pyruvic Acid feeds into the citric acid cycle & converts into acetyl CoA.
An important metabolite that is involved in several chemical processes in the body.