Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids
14 days
Gas liquid column chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) after lipid extraction
Accredited Laboratory Partner
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Measures levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Used in cardiovascular and nutritional assessments.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
Gel-barrier or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
8-hour fast required. Patients may drink water, black coffee, or tea (no dairy or sugar). Supplements (e.g., fish oil) should be avoided. Non-fasting samples will be rejected.
Draw, invert 8 times, and centrifuge for 10–15 minutes at 1100–1300 RCF. Transfer serum/plasma to an aliquot tube and label accordingly.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids
14 days
Gas liquid column chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) after lipid extraction
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Measures levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Used in cardiovascular and nutritional assessments.
Serum or Plasma
1 mL
Gel-barrier or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
8-hour fast required. Patients may drink water, black coffee, or tea (no dairy or sugar). Supplements (e.g., fish oil) should be avoided. Non-fasting samples will be rejected.
Draw, invert 8 times, and centrifuge for 10–15 minutes at 1100–1300 RCF. Transfer serum/plasma to an aliquot tube and label accordingly.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |