Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

What it measures

• Epa+Dpa+DhaLOINC 90908-5
• Arachidonic Acid/Epa RatioLOINC 90909-3
• Omega-6/Omega-3 RatioLOINC 90910-1
• Omega-3 TotalLOINC 90911-9
• EpaLOINC 90912-7
• DpaLOINC 90913-5
• DhaLOINC 90914-3
• Omega-6 TotalLOINC 90915-0
• Arachidonic AcidLOINC 90916-8
• Linoleic AcidLOINC 90917-6

Before the visit

Fasting is preferred but not required.

Specimen

Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols. 2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE. 3. Do not centrifuge. 4. Store and transport refrigerated.

Turnaround

Set up: Daily