Test your
2-Ketoisocaproic Acid
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your 2-Ketoisocaproic Acid?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
2-Ketoisocaproic Acid
Explanation: 2-Ketoisocaproic acid is involved in protein synthesis, muscle metabolism, and energy production.
Test purpose: A 2-Ketoisocaproic acid blood test helps assess:
- Metabolic disorders, such as maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), where the body cannot properly break down branched-chain amino acids like leucine.
- Liver and kidney function, since these organs help regulate amino acid metabolism.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, ARUP Laboratories
