Collection Method
CI05.25.01
Kit Requirements
Blood Spot (Fasting) or EDTA
Turn Around Time
12-14 business days Turnaround times are estimates
Description
Omega‐3 fatty acids are essential to the human body and have benefits for our heart, brain, eyes and joints. By reducing inflammation, blood clots and improving membrane function, omega‐3 fats are associated with a lower risk of heart complications – including heart disease, plaque build‐up and heart attacks – both in persons with a history of heart disease and in healthy individuals. Omega‐3 fats are important for optimal brain development in babies and mental function, particularly later in life.
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Omega-3, omega-6 and trans fats all play a role in your health and are related to risk for heart disease. Tracking these numbers can help you optimize them for your health. The Omega-3 Index, Trans Fat Index, Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio and AA/EPA ratio all respond to what you eat. You can change your numbers simply by changing what your eat. Everyone responds differently to lifestyle changes so the only way to know how your blood levels respond is to test. We recommend testing and re-testing every 4 months to confirm you are getting the right mix of fats in your diet.
Analytes
- DHA
- Total monosat. fats
- Total omega 3, 6 & 9, EPA
- Total sat. fats
Test Method
GCMS (Gas chromatography mass-spectrometry)
Common Conditions
Other Health Conditions- Eye health
- Heart health
- Joint diseases
- Pre-natal / Infant health
Mental and Emotional Health- Mental health
Notice To Patients
NutriPATH practices in the usual practitioner-referral system for pathology laboratories. Patients are highly recommended to seek the supervision and guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner for the interpretation of any lab results and associated information. NutriPATH can offer assistance in locating a suitable practitioner.
How it works
Step 1
Order test
Your referring practitioner will place this order via their online portal.
Step 2
Collect Samples
A test kit will be dispatched to you and you can conveniently collect your sample in the comfort of your home.
Step 3
Return Samples
Return samples for analysis via the provided courier packaging.
Patient resources
Our highly skilled and qualified team have created a service where patients can easily gain access to a wide range of pathology testing options.
Practitioner resources
As a leader in the industry, practitioners are able to trust in our ability to provide them with the technology they need to adequately test their clients and patients.
