Essential fatty acid profile

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Test Details for Ordering
Test Essential fatty acid profile
Laboratory TDL
Price £120.50
Sample required blood
To order this test, please, go to Ordering Tests.

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DESCRIPTION

This test measures amounts of the omega 3 and omega 6 series fats in red blood cells (these fats are found in fish oil and evening primrose oil). These are very common deficiencies and I recommend supplementing with EFAs routinely.

SAMPLE

Blood - Venous sample- not available as a tiny test.

KIT

The kit for this test includes a lavender top blood tube, packaging materials for transporting the blood sample in the post, a request form and a pre-paid envelope.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Special instructions are to send to the laboratory without delay


Please, note that there is an interpretation fee for my letter to your GP. See Ordering Tests for more details.