Omega-3 and 6 Fatty Acids Omega-3

Synonyms

Omega Check

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Omega-3 and 6 Fatty Acids

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Omega-3 and 6 Fatty Acids

EPIC Order Name

Omega-3 and 6 Fatty Acids

Clinical Info

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

CPT

82542

PDM

1759536

Result Interpretation

See Report

Performing Laboratory

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