2-Hydroxyphenylacetate

ToxicologyAlso known as: 2oh-phenylacetic acidAlso known as: 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic acidAlso known as: Salicylacetic acidN/A

Detects 2-hydroxyphenylacetate in serum or plasma, a marker of amino acid metabolism disorders.

Normal Range

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N/A

Abnormal Levels

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Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Presence suggests tyrosine metabolism abnormality that may require dietary modification and monitoring to prevent metabolic health complications.

Overview

2-Hydroxyphenylacetate is a metabolite detected in urine that can indicate tyrosine metabolism abnormalities or certain genetic disorders affecting amino acid processing. Elevated levels suggest your body may have difficulty properly metabolizing the amino acid tyrosine. This can be associated with various metabolic disorders. Detection warrants investigation into amino acid metabolism and may indicate need for dietary management. This test is typically ordered as part of metabolic screening in newborns or when metabolic disorders are suspected.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

69783-9Primary

2-Hydroxyphenylacetate [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma

umol/L

29883-6

2-Hydroxyphenylacetate [Presence] in Urine

69782-1

2-Hydroxyphenylacetate [Moles/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid

umol/L

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