Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids test
Omega-3 (EPA, DPA and DHA) and omega-6 fatty acids in the blood, with their ratios. Order it on its own or add it to any panel.
Price at each lab
- Quest Diagnostics: $52. Reports 10 results: EPA + DPA + DHA, Arachidonic acid/EPA ratio, Omega-6/omega-3 ratio, Omega-3 total, EPA, DPA, DHA, Omega-6 total, Arachidonic acid, Linoleic acid.
- Labcorp: $105. Reports 14 results: Saturated fatty acid index, Trans fatty acid index, Arachidonic acid/EPA ratio, EPA/arachidonic acid ratio, Unsaturated/saturated fatty acid ratio, Omega-3 fatty acid index, EPA, DHA, Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Monounsaturated fatty acid index, Omega-6 fatty acid index, Linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid, Omega-3/omega-6 ratio.
- BioReference: $94. Reports 10 results: EPA + DPA + DHA, Arachidonic acid/EPA ratio, Omega-6/omega-3 ratio, Omega-3 total, EPA, DPA, DHA, Omega-6 total, Arachidonic acid, Linoleic acid.
Your price depends on your state and the laboratories near you.
Before your draw
No fasting needed.
Panels with Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- Vitamins and Minerals (14 tests, from $199)
- Total Cardiac (16 tests, from $349)
Questions
How much does the Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids test cost?
$52 at Quest Diagnostics, $105 at Labcorp or $94 at BioReference. The price for the lab near you shows before you pay.
Do I need to fast?
No. This test doesn’t need fasting.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
You don’t need your own. We arrange the lab order for you when you check out.
Can I add it to a panel?
Yes. Add it to any panel and it’s drawn at the same visit.
Can I use insurance?
No. CalaDX is self-pay and doesn’t bill insurance.
When will I see my results?
Most results arrive 5 to 9 days after your draw. They appear in My Orders as they arrive.
Your clinician decides what to test and what your results mean.