OmegaCheck®

OmegaCheck®

Test Code

92701
82542
92701
82542
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

OmegaCheck® - OmegaCheck® may be performed on individuals with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and/or those high metabolic or cardiovascular risk.

Test Resources

Test Summary

OmegaCheck

Test Details

Includes

  • EPA+DPA+DHA, EPA, DHA, DPA, Omega-6 total, Omega 3-Total, Linoleic acid (LA), Arachidonic acid (AA), Arachidonic acid/EPA ratio, Omega-3/Omega-6 ratio

Patient Preparation

Fasting is preferred but not required

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
EPA+DPA+DHA, EPA, DHA, DPA, Omega-6 total, Omega 3-Total, Linoleic acid (LA), Arachidonic acid (AA), Arachidonic acid/EPA ratio, Omega-3/Omega-6 ratio
Fasting is preferred but not required

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence at Cleveland HeartLab. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Do not centrifuge.
4. Store and transport refrigerated.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 28 days
    Refrigerated: 28 days
    Frozen -20° C: Unacceptable
    Frozen -70° C: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Lipemia

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
0.5 mL
1. Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Do not centrifuge.
4. Store and transport refrigerated.
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen -20° C: Unacceptable
Frozen -70° C: 28 days
Lipemia
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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