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Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids Blood Test

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$133.50 $89.00

Total reviews 408


  • Tests Included: 2

  • Est. 5-7 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

1. Baseline and monitoring of individuals with known CVD (acute and chronic) to deterimine Rx and compliance. 2. Identify patients with known CVD risk with low omega-3 levels who may be candidates for supplementation/therapy. 3. Monitor patients on omega-3 supplementation/therapy to determine efficacy of treatment. 4. Potential role in risk reduction for non-CVD outcomes-aged related macular degeneration, RA, cancer, etc. (early data).

$133.50 $89.00
  • Tests Included: 2

  • Est. 5-7 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

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Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids

  • Test Code: 91001
  • CPT Code: 82542
  • Alternate Name: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs),EPA,Omega-3 Index,Omega-6/omega-3 Ratio,Phospholipid Omega-3 Fatty Acid,Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio,DHA,Arachidonic Acid (AA),Phospholipid Omega-6 Fatty Acid
  • Test Instructions : Overnight fasting is required

    Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.

  • Fasting: Yes
  • Methodology: Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
  • Results In: 5-7

    Note: Turn around times on results are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, etc. You can contact us to discuss when your results should be ready and we will contact the lab on your behalf immediately.

Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) Index 1.4-4.9 %
Risk  
  Optimal >3.2 %
  Moderate 2.2-3.2 %
  High <2.2 %
Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio 5.7-21.3
EPA/Arachidonic Acid Ratio ≤0.2
Arachidonic Acid 5.2-12.9 %
EPA 0.2-1.5 %
DHA 1.2-3.9 %
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