OMEGA-3 and OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS | |
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Test Code: LOMG | 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 |