: Anserine, Serum or Plasma, Mass Concentration Measurement
: This test measures the amount of anserine, a naturally occurring peptide, in a sample of serum or plasma. It is not a routine clinical test and is used mainly in research or specialized laboratory settings.
[": Anserine measurement is a specialized laboratory test that quantifies a naturally occurring peptide in blood fluid."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 13386-8
- Short code
- Anserine Amn-mCnc
- Synonyms
- Anserine Amn-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- fluid
- Container
- Sterile tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 17
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 2-5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h
- Hemolysis max
- 300
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
: What Is Being Measured
: Anserine is a small peptide (a short chain of amino acids) found naturally in the body, particularly in skeletal muscle and the brain. This test measures how much anserine is present in the liquid portion of blood (serum or plasma).
: Specimen and Method
: The sample is collected from a blood draw and processed to separate serum or plasma. The result is reported as a mass concentration, meaning the amount of anserine by weight per volume of fluid. The specific laboratory method is not specified in the test name and may vary by laboratory.
: How the Test Is Used
: This is not a standard or routine clinical test. It is primarily used in research or specialized metabolic investigations rather than for typical diagnosis or monitoring of common conditions.
: What Results May Mean
: Because anserine is not a routine clinical marker, results are interpreted in the context of the specific research or clinical question being studied. Your healthcare provider or the testing laboratory can explain what a result means for your situation.
Reference range
NCBI: NSE 0-17 ng/mLN/A
No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
: Clinical significance of anserine measurement is limited and largely investigational. It is not established as a standard diagnostic or monitoring test for routine patient care, so results should be interpreted by a qualified clinician or researcher familiar with the specific context of testing.
Short name
: Anserine
Frequently asked questions
: Is this a common test my doctor would order?
: Do I need to fast before this test?
: How should I interpret my result?
Sources
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