Test directory: OmegaCheck

Ordering Code7969
Test NameOmegaCheck
AliasArachidonic acid
Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsFasting specimen preferred but not required.
Handling InstructionsGently 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 RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 70 Days
Refrigerated: 70 Days
Frozen -20: Not Stable
Frozen -70: 10 Weeks
Rejection CriteriaLipemic
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time14 Days
MethodologyLiquid 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 May 3, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
EPA+DPA+DHAALLSee report.
Arachidonic Acid/EPA RatioALLSee report.
Omega 6/Omega 3 RatioALLSee report.
Omega 3 TotalALLSee report.
EPAALLSee report.
DPAALLSee report.
DHAALLSee report.
Omega 6 TotalALLSee report.
Arachidonic AcidALLSee report.
Linoleic AcidALLSee report.