What is the reference range for Phenylethylamine?

The standard reference range for Phenylethylamine is Laboratory-specific; typically 1–10 µg/g creatinine for random urine.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Phenylethylamine?

Phenylethylamine is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Comprehensive Neurotransmitter Profile - Random.

Biomarker Reference · PEA

What does the Phenylethylamine test measure?

Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a clinical biomarker used in neurological-mental-health assessment. Phenylethylamine is a trace amine synthesised from phenylalanine by aromatic amino-acid decarboxylase. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Laboratory-specific; typically 1–10 µg/g creatinine for random urine.
Units: µg/g creatinine
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Neurological

Functional medicine optimalFunctional thresholds are narrow and hypothesis-generating.

What is Phenylethylamine?

Phenylethylamine is a trace amine synthesised from phenylalanine by aromatic amino-acid decarboxylase. It modulates catecholamine release and receptor sensitivity, with a very short half-life, and is metabolised by monoamine oxidase B. It has been called an endogenous amphetamine due to its structural and functional similarity.

Why is Phenylethylamine measured?

PEA in this profile is used to explore mood, attention, and reward processing. Low values are sometimes associated with depression and attention deficits in functional models, but the evidence base is limited and interpretation is exploratory.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Laboratory-specific; typically 1–10 µg/g creatinine for random urine.
Functional medicine optimal: Functional thresholds are narrow and hypothesis-generating.
Units: µg/g creatinine

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Phenylethylamine

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-NMH-005Comprehensive

Comprehensive Neurotransmitter Profile - Random

Phenylethylamine reference range in this test: Laboratory-specific; typically 1–10 µg/g creatinine for random urine.

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