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Description

Glycine is an amino acid found in the plasma of a patient. It is typically measured using a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. This method involves collecting a sample of the patient's plasma, then separating and quantifying the glycine in the sample using a chromatographic column. The sample is then injected into the HPLC system and the glycine is separated from other components in the sample. The amount of glycine in the sample is then measured and reported.

Other Sample Sources for This Test

• amniotic fluid
• cerebrospinal fluid
• muscle biopsy
• plasma
• urine

Some Diseases Associated with an Abnormal Glycine

• schizophrenia
• chronic kidney disease
• gout

Detailed Laboratory Testing Information (use the custom search buttons below to find details on these topics)

All of the following must be considered when interpreting clinical findings and are too extensive to be covered on this site: