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Omega-3 & 6 Fatty Acids

Measures your essential fatty acid levels and the omega-6 to omega-3 balance tied to inflammation and heart health. One draw, results usually in 5–7 business days.

$ 99.00All-in price
1Tests included

Omega-3 and omega-6 fats are essential. Your body can't make them, so they come from diet. Omega-3s (like EPA and DHA) tend to be anti-inflammatory, while an excess of omega-6 relative to omega-3 is linked to more inflammation. This test measures both and the ratio between them.

Included Tests

Omega-3 & 6 Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acid levels and ratio: inflammation and heart health.
Omega-3Omega-6EPADHA
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What This Panel Measures

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Omega-3 status. EPA and DHA levels that reflect your intake of fatty fish or fish-oil supplements.
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Omega-6 to omega-3 balance. The ratio linked to inflammation and cardiovascular health.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You take fish oil or omega-3 supplements and want to confirm they're working
  • You want to lower inflammation through diet
  • You have a family history of heart disease
  • You eat little fish and want to check your omega-3 status
  • You're optimizing your nutrition and want objective data

Conditions Screened

Omega-3 deficiencyFatty acid imbalanceInflammation risk

Related Symptoms

Often noneDry skinDiet low in fish

When to Get Tested

Any time; no fasting is required. Useful as a baseline, and again a few months after starting or changing an omega-3 supplement to see the effect.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 5–7 business days, showing your omega-3 and omega-6 levels and their ratio with reference ranges. A higher omega-3 level and a lower omega-6:omega-3 ratio are generally considered favorable. Retest after dietary changes to track your progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast?
No fasting is required for this test.
Should I skip my fish-oil supplement before testing?
Take it as you normally would. The goal is to measure your typical, everyday levels.
Is this billed to insurance?
No. You pay directly here, and nothing appears on your insurance record. Results go only to your secure account.

Pairs Well With: Same Blood Draw

Lipid Panel
Cholesterol and triglycerides for the full heart picture.
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$ 99.00
✓ The price you see is the price you pay. No draw fees. No physician fees. No surprise bills. $ 99.00 is all-in.
Comparing prices? Some self-pay labs advertise a low number, then add ~$28 in "lab & physician fees" at checkout. We don't. What you see here is the whole cost.
⚡ We send your lab order electronically to the test center in 2–3 minutes. Nothing to print, nothing to bring. Just walk in and sign in.
📍 Can you get tested nearby?

Test centers don’t accept payment. You pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
⚡ Results 5–7 business days🧪 1 tests

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account, with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested. Tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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$ 99.00all-in · no extra fees