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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Testing
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Testing
  1. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Testing
  2. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Testing

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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Testing

Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower risk for cardiac death, coronary heart disease, or sudden myocardial infarction. The Omega-3 Fatty Acid test can provide a more accurate understanding as to whether you’re at low, moderate or high risk for developing fatty-acid related cardiovascular disease.

About Omega-3 Fatty Acid testing
Who is this test for?

Omega-3 Fatty Acid test results can be used as a more accurate predictor of sudden cardiac events. This test can be useful if your healthcare provider is evaluating you for omega-3 therapy or to monitor your dosage of omega-3 supplements.

What is this test used for?
The Omega-3 Fatty Acid test by LifeLabs quantifies the fatty acids present in a blood sample. It can determine fatty acid-associated risk for cardiovascular events, screen for omega-3 fatty acid deficiency, as well as measure omega-3 fatty acid intake. 

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Price :

$81.00

Test Type 
Blood Sample 

Test Category 
Heart Health 

Test Turnaround Time
Results available to ordering physician within 2 weeks

Availability 
British Columbia
Ontario

Sample Collection
LifeLabs Patient Service Centre (BC and ON)