Essential Fatty Acid Test
Detect Essential Fatty Acid Deficiencies
Optimal levels of essential fatty acids are critical for optimal health and prevention of chronic disease. Essential fatty acid deficiencies promote inflammation and ill health. By knowing your fatty acid levels, you can make specific and aggressive changes in your diet to bring back that critical fatty acid balance.
What’s Being Tested:
Our fatty acid test includes:
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Omega 7 Fatty Acids
- Omega 9 Fatty Acids
- Tran Fats
- Saturated Fats
- Fatty Acid Ratios (health indicators)
Essential Fatty Acids
- Arachidic Acid
- Arachidonic Acid
- Behenic Acid
- Dihomo-y-linolenic Acid
- Docosapentaenoic Acid
- Docosahexaenoic Acid
- Docosatetraenoic Acid
- Eicosadienoic Acid
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- Elaidic Acid
- Gondoic Acid
- Alpha Linolenic Acid
- Linoleic Acid
- y-Linolenic
- Margaric Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Palmitic Acid
- Pentadecanoic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Tricosanoic Acid
- Vaccenic Acid
Other Fatty Acids
- Lignoceric Acid
- Nervonic Acid
Fasting: See test kit instructions
Turn Around Time: 10 days
Specimen: Blood, Genova Test Kit (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Medical Review Board
Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
