Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Bloodspot Test

The Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Bloodspot Test measures the balance of fatty acids to identify the risk of cardiovascular diseases and other health problems.

£255.00

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About the test

The Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Bloodspot Test evaluates the balance of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids within the blood, in order to give insight into cardiovascular health.

The test measures the balance of omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. It also measures the activity of delta-6-desaturase, the enzyme that converts fatty acids, as well as overall cardiovascular risk.

An imbalance of fatty acid ratios can contribute to many health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurological disease, asthma and more. By identifying an imbalance in fatty acids, The Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Bloodspot Test can help to inform useful health interventions to guide clients back to optimal health.

This test requires four blood spots (collected on one card) from a single finger prick.

Please note, the price of this test includes a DHL home collection and shipping to Genova Lab in the USA where the samples are processed.

Disclaimer: This test is only available through a Healthpath Pro practitioner.

             

Information

Turnaround
21 days from sample receipt at lab (USA)
Lab
Nordic Laboratories
Test
Finger Prick Blood Spot Analysis
Report

Markers

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

ALA
EPA
DPA
DHA
% Omega 3s

Omega-6 Fatty Acids

LA
GLA
DGLA
AA
DTA
Eicosadienoic acid
% Omega-6s

Omega-9 Fatty Acids

Oleic acid
Nervonic acid
% Omega-9s

Saturated Fatty Acids

Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Arachidic acid
Behenic acid
Tricosanoic acid
Lignoceric acid
Pentadecanoic acid
Margaric acid
% Saturated fats

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

Palmitoleic acid
Vaccenic acid
Elaidic acid

Delta-6-Desaturase Activity

DGLA

Cardiovascular Risk

Omega 6s / Omega 3s
AA / EPA
Omega-3 index