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Notification Type
Back OMEGA-3 and OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:D169 | Specimen 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:82542 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Whole Blood Lavender EDTA (1mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 35 Days | |