OMEGA-3 and OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS

Test Code: LOMGSpecimen Collection: Whole Blood
Component:

Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) Index Risk Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio EPA/Arachidonic Acid EPA DHA

Method:

Overnight fasting is required.

Collection Notes: 
Clinical Utility: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids are useful in monitoring patients on omega-3 supplementation/therapy to determine efficacy of treatment.
CPT Code: 82542Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Whole Blood Lavender EDTA (1mL)

Ambient
 
7
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
14
 
Days
Frozen
 
35
 
Days
Existing Providers

Please login to order a test

New Providers

Register a new account