Omega-3 Index Complete - DBS

While traditionally the health impact of fatty acids was mainly associated with cardiovascular disease, it is now widely recognized that fatty acids also play a crucial role in the development of other diseases including type 2 diabetes, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. Thus, maintaining optimal levels of fatty acids is essential for overall health and wellbeing.

• Details

  MosaicDX provides the Omega-3 Index Complete Test which assesses the fatty acid levels in blood using a dried blood spot for collection. This comprehensive test not only reports the levels of all 24 fatty acids but also includes the Omega-3 index, ratios, and the trans-fat index, providing a holistic analysis of one’s fatty acid status.

  Complete Fatty Acid Report

  The Complete Fatty Acid Report reports the percentage whole blood levels for the following fatty acid groups:

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids
  • Omega-6 Fatty Acids
  • cis-Monosaturated Fatty Acids
  • Saturated Fatty Acids
  • Trans Fatty Acids
  • Ratios

Specimen Requirement

Dried Blood Spot: 3 full dried blood spots

Please see collection instructions for detailed instructions.