Fatty Acids Testing Kit

Over the past two decades there has been sustained interest in essential fatty acid supplementation. The focus has now switched from supplementation with fish oil to the use of oils containing specific, enhanced concentrations of named essential fatty acids. In the late 1990s large clinical trials were published supporting the cardiovascular benefits of consumption of omega-3 fatty acids. An Italian study of post-myocardial infarction patients, showed that after 3.5 years, those receiving n-3 fatty acids (850 mg/day) had a 20% reduction in overall mortality, 30% reduction in coronary mortality, and 45% reduction in sudden death.

Our test provides levels of the key Omega-6 & Omega-3 fatty acids with an Omega-3 Index.  The report also includes monounsaturated, saturated and trans-fats.

Our dried-blood-spot option is convenient for children and others not requiring a phlebotomy draw, but an EDTA (lavender top) whole blood sample is also acceptable.

Sample requirements: Lavender/Dried blood-spot

Sample report: EFAS_Report

Blood-spot sample collection:  Instructions