OmegaCheck® may be performed on individuals with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and/or those high metabolic or cardiovascular risk.
Specimen Type
Blood
Container
Lavender Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Container/Tube: Lavender Top Tube Specimen: 0.5 mL Whole Blood (0.1 mL min)
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated Whole Blood
Specimen Stability
70 Days Room Temperature 70 Days Refrigerated Unacceptable Frozen
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Days Performed
TAT: 7-8 Days
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly
