Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis
Genova Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: Yes
Phlebotomy is required for this test
Details
The Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis evaluates the levels of essential and non-essential red blood cell membrane fatty acids important in metabolism and cellular function. This test can indicate the need for fatty acid supplementation or dietary modifications.
- Tricosanoic Acid
- Nervonic Acid
- Lignoceric Acid
- Docosatetraenoic Acid
- Elaidic Acid
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Palmitoleic Acid
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, RBC
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, RBC
- Oleic Acid
- Behenic Acid
- LA/DGLA Ratio
- Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio
- AA/EPA Ratio
- Omega-3 Index
- % Saturated Fats
- % Omega-9
- % Omega-6
- % Omega -3
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid
- Arachidic Acid
- Arachidonic Acid, RBC
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid
- Docosapentaenoic Acid
- Eicosadienoic Acid
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid
- Linoleic Acid, RBC
- Margaric Acid
- Pentadecanoic Acid
- Vaccenic Acid
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 21 business days after the lab receives samples.
21 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test collection instructions carefully.
Night Before Collection
- Fast overnight prior to your blood draw.
- Fasting 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.
- Freeze the gel freezer pack for at least 4 hours before shipping.
Minimum age:
2
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
