Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs); EPA; Omega-3 Index; Omega-6/omega-3 Ratio; Phospholipid Omega-3 Fatty Acid; Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio; DHA; Arachidonic Acid (AA); Phospholipid Omega-6 Fatty Acid
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable. Overnight fasting is required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=35 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Lipemia; Grossly icteric; Plasma not collected in EDTA tubes; Serum separator tubes (SST)
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
05-01-20
Initials
SL