Description
Using a single drop of blood with finger prick, the Omega-3 Test measures healthy range of Omega-3 fatty acids, Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio and many fatty acids including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and many saturated & trans fatty acids as well as AA:EPA ratio.
Disease/Condition
Nutrients, Heart Disease
Location
Self testing at-home
At-home
Specimen
Finger prick blood collection with a lancet
Blood (Finger prick)
Type
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Analytes Included
  • Omega-3
  • Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
  • Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
  • Omega-6
  • Arachidonic acid (AA)
  • Trans fatty acids
  • Monounsaturated fatty acids
  • Saturated fatty acids
More Info
Calculated omega-3 Index, omega-3/omega-6 ratio, AA/EPA ratio, , and trans fatty index (trans fatty acids/total fatty acids).