Comprehensive & Essential Fatty Acids Tests
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General Description
The Comprehensive Fatty Acids Test report includes 30 markers and total levels of saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, omega 3, omega 6, and fatty acids. The primary reason for this test is to determine if levels of essential fatty acids and other beneficial fatty acids are adequate. Additionally, peroxisomal and mitochondrial disorders of fatty acid metabolism can be determined. *This test is available only in the US and Canada.
The Essential Fatty Acids Test includes 17 markers, including levels of nutritionally important omega 3, omega 6, omega 9 fatty acids and saturated fatty acids. *This test is available in all countries outside of the US and Canada.
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Fatty Acid Benefits (EPA, DHA, GLA)
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Lowers LDL and increases HDL cholesterol; decreases blood clotting time |
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Anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory effect that benefits heart tissue |
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Structural in brain and retinal tissue; improves learning and memory |
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Critical in fetal and infant development |
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Improves hyperactivity in children and depression in adults |
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Treatment for autoimmune disorders, kidney disease, PMS, RA, MS |
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Improves skin integrity |
Recommendations
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Flax seed oil as source of ALA from which EPA and DHA are synthesized |
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Fish oil or cod liver oil as direct sources of EPA and DHA |
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Evening primrose oil, borage oil or black current oil as source of GLA if insufficiently synthesized |
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Hemp oil as source of both ALA and GLA |
Analyte List
Comprehensive Fatty Acids Test (37):
Total Saturated, Total Monounsaturated, Total Polyunsaturated, Total Omega 3, Total Omega 6, Total Fatty Acids. Omega 3 Series: Alpha-Linolenic, Eicosapentaenoic, Docosapentaenoic, Docosahexaenoic. Omega 6 Series: Linoleic, Gamma-Linolenic, Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic, Arachidonic, Docosapentaenoic, Docosatetraenoic. Omega 9 Series: Eicosatrienoic. Monosaturated Series: Lauroleic, Myristoleic, Palmitoleic, Hexadecenoic, Vaccenic, Oleic, Nervonic. Saturated: Caprylic, Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic, Stearic, Arachidic, Docosanoic, Tetracosanoic, Hexacosanoic. Branched-chain: Pristanic, Phytanic. Ratios: Triene-to-Tetraene.
Essential Fatty Acids Test (17):
Omega 3 Series: Alpha-Linolenic, Eicosatrienoic, Eicosapentaenoic, Docosahexaenoic. Omega 6 Series: Linoleic, Gamma-Linolenic, Eicosadienoic, Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic, Arachidonic, Docosatetranoic. Omega 9 Series: Trans-Elaidic, Cis-Oleic, Eicosenoic, Erucic, Nervonic. Saturated: Palmitic, Stearic.
Specimen Requirements
Comprehensive Fatty Acids Test: 2 mL of serum in a gold-topped or blue-topped tube is preferred. This test requires an overnight fast and patient must avoid alcohol for 24 hours. Sample must be immediately frozen and shipped with frozen gel pack. This test is available in the US and Canada only.
Essential Fatty Acids Test: 10 mL of whole blood in a green-topped sodium heparin tube is preferred. Sample must be shipped within two days of collection and stored in the refrigerator.
CPT Codes
Comprehensive Fatty Acids Test: 82544 (30 units) No Medicare Coverage
Kit Instructions
For blood instructions (US only) please click here.
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