Test directory: OmegaCheck

Ordering Code 7969
Test Name OmegaCheck
Alias Arachidonic acid
Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Fasting specimen preferred but not required.
Handling Instructions Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT
SHAKE
Do not centrifuge

Specimen is forwarded to another lab for testing; do not share with other tests.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 70 Days
Refrigerated: 70 Days
Frozen -20: Not Stable
Frozen -70: 10 Weeks
Rejection Criteria Lipemic
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
EPA+DPA+DHA ALL See report.
Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio ALL See report.
Omega 6/Omega 3 Ratio ALL See report.
Omega 3 Total ALL See report.
EPA ALL See report.
DPA ALL See report.
DHA ALL See report.
Omega 6 Total ALL See report.
Arachidonic Acid ALL See report.
Linoleic Acid ALL See report.