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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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High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
A direct marker of inflammation.
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Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
Another nutrient tied to inflammation and heart health.
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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