Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids
Access Medical Labs
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: Yes
Sample collection required
Details
This test measures Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are used to monitor patients on omega-3 supplementation/therapy to determine treatment efficacy.
- Linoleic Acid
- Arachidonic Acid
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)
- Omega 6, Total
- Omega 3 Total
- EPA+DPA+DHA
- Omega 6/Omega 3 Ratio
- Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 15 business days after the lab receives samples.
Details
This test measures Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are used to monitor patients on omega-3 supplementation/therapy to determine treatment efficacy.
What type of sample is required for this test?
Whole blood
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
15 business days
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Friday only.
Please hydrate before your blood draw.
Fasting for 12 hours before your blood draw is required.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing.
Preferred or Independent Phlebotomist
- Location: Use Fullscript's directory to find a local phlebotomist.
- Cost: Varies by provider; typically $30 – $80.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Contact your selected provider directly for availability. Calling by phone is recommended.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, collect those samples before your blood draw and bring them with you. YOU MUST ship all of your Access Medical Labs test samples together.
- More Info:
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, collect those samples before your blood draw and have them ready to ship. YOU MUST ship all of your Access Medical Labs test samples together.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL whole blood
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: Fast for 12 hours prior to collection.
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: NA
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 35 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
