88884-2
Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma
Active
88997-2 Eicosapentaenoate (C20:5w3)/Fatty acids.C14-C24 in Serum or Plasma
Part Descriptions
LP266322-9 Fatty acids.C14-C24
Fatty acids are molecules made up of an even number of carbon atoms (in humans) numbering from 4 to 30. Depending on the number of carbon atoms, the fatty acids are members of one of three groups which includes the short chain fatty acids, the medium chain fatty acids, and the long chain fatty acids. Fatty acids are described by the number of carbon atoms, the number of double bonds, and the position of the double bonds. While there is evidence that certain fatty acids affect the risk of some chronic diseases, no reference ranges have been defined. PMID: 25675440 [http://www.cyberlipid.org/fa/acid0001.htm]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP33077-6 Eicosapentaenoate
Eicosapentaenoate (EPA) is a long chain omega-3 fatty acid that is present throughout the body including in cell membranes. EPA is found in fatty fish including salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, shellfish, and herring. EPA can be biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), but it is much more efficient to increase levels by including EPA-rich sources in one's diet. EPA has anti-inflammatory properties that are vital to fetal development and the process of healthy aging. Its anti-inflammatory effects are due to reduced gene expression of genes involved in inflammatory and atherogenesis-related pathways, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. EPA has also been found to increase platelet stability, decrease endothelial activation, and improve vascular permeability. Taking EPA supplements leads to an increased amount of EPA in the plaque of carotid arteries which may decrease inflammation and increase plaque stability. PMID: 22332096 Many other studies have been run that show acorrelation between higher plasma levels of EPA and reduced symptoms of disease, some of which include Alzheimer's disease, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and Raynaud Syndrome.[ http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000301]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Eicosapentaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C24
- Property
- SFr
- Time
- Pt
- System
- Ser/Plas
- Scale
- Qn
- Method
Additional Names
- Short Name
- EPA/Fatty acids.C14-C24 SFr SerPl
- Display Name
- EPA/Fatty acids.C14-C24 [Molar fraction]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- EPA/Fatty Acids.C14-C24, Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 2.64
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 13325
Member of these Panels
| LOINC | Long Common Name |
|---|---|
| 88884-2 | Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Eicosapentaenoato(C20: Synonyms: Cuantitativo |
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Eicosapentaenoato / Ácidos grasos. C14-C24: |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Eicosapentaénoate/acides gras C14-C24: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Eicosapentaenoato/Acidi grassi.C.14-C24: Synonyms: Chimica Eicosapentaenoato (C20: |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 二十碳五烯酸/脂肪酸类.C14-C24: Synonyms: C20: |
Example Units
| Unit | Source |
|---|---|
| % | Example UCUM Units |
88995-6 Docosahexaenoate (C22:6w3)/Fatty acids.C14-C24 in Serum or Plasma
Part Descriptions
LP266322-9 Fatty acids.C14-C24
Fatty acids are molecules made up of an even number of carbon atoms (in humans) numbering from 4 to 30. Depending on the number of carbon atoms, the fatty acids are members of one of three groups which includes the short chain fatty acids, the medium chain fatty acids, and the long chain fatty acids. Fatty acids are described by the number of carbon atoms, the number of double bonds, and the position of the double bonds. While there is evidence that certain fatty acids affect the risk of some chronic diseases, no reference ranges have been defined. PMID: 25675440 [http://www.cyberlipid.org/fa/acid0001.htm]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP33078-4 Docosahexaenoate
Docosahexaenoate (DHA) is one of the essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids that is primarily obtained by ingesting fatty fish including salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines.[https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/] There are many benefits derived from eating healthy levels of DHA including a reduction of chronic inflammation, atherosclerosis, hypertension, arthritis, depression, adult-onset diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, and some cancers. DHA is important in brain development of infants and in maintaining normal brain function in adults. Studies have demonstrated that infants who drink DHA-fortified formula have higher visual acuity than infants who drink unfortified formula. Deficiencies of DHA have been associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, unipolar depression, aggressive hostility, adrenoleukodystrophy, cognitive decline in aging individuals, and the onset of sporadic Alzheimer's disease. Patients who consume 200 mg/day of DHA have a 50% reduction in the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest. PMID: 10479465
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C24
- Property
- SFr
- Time
- Pt
- System
- Ser/Plas
- Scale
- Qn
- Method
Additional Names
- Short Name
- DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C24 SFr SerPl
- Display Name
- DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C24 [Molar fraction]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- DHA/Fatty Acids.C14-C24, Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 2.64
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 13324
Member of these Panels
| LOINC | Long Common Name |
|---|---|
| 88884-2 | Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Docosahexaenoato / Ácidos grasos C14-C24: |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Docosahexaenoato (C22: Synonyms: Cuantitativo |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Docosahexaénoate/acides gras C14-C24: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Docosaesaenoato/Acidi grassi.C.14-C24: Synonyms: Chimica Docosaesaenoato (C22: |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 二十二碳六烯酸/脂肪酸类.C14-C24: Synonyms: C22: |
Example Units
| Unit | Source |
|---|---|
| % | Example UCUM Units |
88998-0 Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) index in Serum or Plasma
Term Description
The omega-3 index, defined as eicosapentaenoate (EPA)+ docosahexaenoate (DHA)/Fatty acids.C14-C24, is a clinically useful measurement for evaluating blood levels of EPA and DHA. There are many health benefits from maintaining a good level of omega-3 fatty acids including reduced inflammation, risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and many more. Deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids can result in fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings, and poor circulation.[https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids] There have been a number of clinical trials to determine the effect of omega-3 supplementation based on a 1g/day dose of EPA, which successfully increased the total omega-3 level to >5% for 84% of the study participants. The remaining 16% had levels below 5%, which is the threshold at which significant reduction in sudden coronary death reduction is evident. The variability in the blood levels of omega-3 in patients who received the same supplemental dose of omega-3 has been attributed to genetic differences in fatty acid metabolism, body weight, baseline omega-3 level, age, gender, and physical activity. PMID: 25285179
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Part Descriptions
LP266157-9 Eicosapentaenoate+Docosahexaenoate
Eicosapentaenoate (EPA) is a long chain omega-3 fatty acid that is present throughout the body including in cell membranes. EPA is found in fatty fish including salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, shellfish, and herring. EPA can be biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), but it is much more efficient to increase levels by including EPA-rich sources in one's diet. EPA has anti-inflammatory properties that are vital to fetal development and the process of healthy aging. Its anti-inflammatory effects are due to reduced gene expression of genes involved in inflammatory and atherogenesis-related pathways, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. EPA has also been found to increase platelet stability, decrease endothelial activation, and improve vascular permeability. Taking EPA supplements leads to an increased amount of EPA in the plaque of carotid arteries which may decrease inflammation and increase plaque stability. PMID: 22332096 Many other studies have been run that show acorrelation between higher plasma levels of EPA and reduced symptoms of disease, some of which include Alzheimer's disease, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and Raynaud Syndrome.[ http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000301]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP266157-9 Eicosapentaenoate+Docosahexaenoate
Docosahexaenoate (DHA) is one of the essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids that is primarily obtained by ingesting fatty fish including salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines.[https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/] There are many benefits derived from eating healthy levels of DHA including a reduction of chronic inflammation, atherosclerosis, hypertension, arthritis, depression, adult-onset diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, and some cancers. DHA is important in brain development of infants and in maintaining normal brain function in adults. Studies have demonstrated that infants who drink DHA-fortified formula have higher visual acuity than infants who drink unfortified formula. Deficiencies of DHA have been associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, unipolar depression, aggressive hostility, adrenoleukodystrophy, cognitive decline in aging individuals, and the onset of sporadic Alzheimer's disease. Patients who consume 200 mg/day of DHA have a 50% reduction in the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest. PMID: 10479465
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP266322-9 Fatty acids.C14-C24
Fatty acids are molecules made up of an even number of carbon atoms (in humans) numbering from 4 to 30. Depending on the number of carbon atoms, the fatty acids are members of one of three groups which includes the short chain fatty acids, the medium chain fatty acids, and the long chain fatty acids. Fatty acids are described by the number of carbon atoms, the number of double bonds, and the position of the double bonds. While there is evidence that certain fatty acids affect the risk of some chronic diseases, no reference ranges have been defined. PMID: 25675440 [http://www.cyberlipid.org/fa/acid0001.htm]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Eicosapentaenoate+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C24
- Property
- SFr
- Time
- Pt
- System
- Ser/Plas
- Scale
- Qn
- Method
Additional Names
- Short Name
- Omega-3 index SFr SerPl
- Display Name
- EPA+DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C24 [Molar fraction]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- EPA+DHA/Fatty Acids.C14-C24, Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 2.64
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 13301
Member of these Panels
| LOINC | Long Common Name |
|---|---|
| 88884-2 | Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Eicosapentaenoato + Docosahexaenoato/Ácidos grasos C14-C24: Synonyms: Cuantitativo |
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Eicosapentaenoato + Docosahexaenoato / Ácidos grasos. C14-C24: |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Eicosapentaénoate+docosahexaénoate/acides gras C14-C24: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Eicosapentaenoato+Docosaesaenoato/Acidi grassi.C.14-C24: Synonyms: Chimica Docosaesaenoato (C22: |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 二十碳五烯酸+二十二碳六烯酸/脂肪酸类.C14-C24: Synonyms: C20: |
Example Units
| Unit | Source |
|---|---|
| % | Example UCUM Units |
88994-9 Arachidonate (C20:4w6)/Fatty acids.C14-C24 in Serum or Plasma
Part Descriptions
LP15414-3 Arachidonate
Arachidonate (AA) is an essential polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that is produced from dietary linoleic acid. AA is located in human fat, liver, brain, and glandular organs and is a mediator of inflammation. The AA within the phospholipids of cell membranes is the surface where the production of a number of biologically active compounds occurs. A few of the compounds produced includes prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes which regulate processes including platelet aggregation, blood clotting, smooth muscle contraction, leukocyte chemotaxis, inflammatory cytokine production, and immune function.[PubChem: 444899] AA is released from the cell membrane when acted upon by phospholipases and then metabolized by cyclooxygenase (COX) producing the prostanoids prostaglandin and thromboxane A2, which can stimulate or mitigate inflammation. PMID: 21508345 One of the benefits of the Omega-3 fatty acids for patients with inflammatory disease is believed to be their selective modification of the metabolism of AA by the omega-3 fatty acids that results in a reduced amount of inflammation. PMID: 23371504
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP266322-9 Fatty acids.C14-C24
Fatty acids are molecules made up of an even number of carbon atoms (in humans) numbering from 4 to 30. Depending on the number of carbon atoms, the fatty acids are members of one of three groups which includes the short chain fatty acids, the medium chain fatty acids, and the long chain fatty acids. Fatty acids are described by the number of carbon atoms, the number of double bonds, and the position of the double bonds. While there is evidence that certain fatty acids affect the risk of some chronic diseases, no reference ranges have been defined. PMID: 25675440 [http://www.cyberlipid.org/fa/acid0001.htm]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Arachidonate/Fatty acids.C14-C24
- Property
- SFr
- Time
- Pt
- System
- Ser/Plas
- Scale
- Qn
- Method
Additional Names
- Short Name
- AA/Fatty acids.C14-C24 SFr SerPl
- Display Name
- Arachidonate (C20:4w6)/Fatty acids.C14-C24 [Molar fraction]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- Arachidonate (C20:4w6)/Fatty Acids.C14-C24, Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 2.64
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 13323
Member of these Panels
| LOINC | Long Common Name |
|---|---|
| 88884-2 | Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Araquidonato / Ácidos grasos C14-C24: |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Acido araquidónico/Ácidos grasos C14-C24: Synonyms: Cuantitativo |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Arachidonate/acides gras C14-C24: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Arachidonato/Acidi grassi.C.14-C24: Synonyms: Arachidonato (C20: |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 花生四烯酸/脂肪酸类.C14-C24: Synonyms: 5,8,11,14-二十碳四烯酸; |
Example Units
| Unit | Source |
|---|---|
| % | Example UCUM Units |
88996-4 Eicosapentaenoate (C20:5w3)/Arachidonate (C20:4w6) [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma
Term Description
A descreased ratio of eiscospentaenoate/arachidonate is a well recognized predictor of cardiovascular disease. PMID: 24976364
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Part Descriptions
LP33077-6 Eicosapentaenoate
Eicosapentaenoate (EPA) is a long chain omega-3 fatty acid that is present throughout the body including in cell membranes. EPA is found in fatty fish including salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, shellfish, and herring. EPA can be biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), but it is much more efficient to increase levels by including EPA-rich sources in one's diet. EPA has anti-inflammatory properties that are vital to fetal development and the process of healthy aging. Its anti-inflammatory effects are due to reduced gene expression of genes involved in inflammatory and atherogenesis-related pathways, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. EPA has also been found to increase platelet stability, decrease endothelial activation, and improve vascular permeability. Taking EPA supplements leads to an increased amount of EPA in the plaque of carotid arteries which may decrease inflammation and increase plaque stability. PMID: 22332096 Many other studies have been run that show acorrelation between higher plasma levels of EPA and reduced symptoms of disease, some of which include Alzheimer's disease, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and Raynaud Syndrome.[ http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000301]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP69948-5 Arachidonate
Arachidonate (AA) is an essential polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid that is produced from dietary linoleic acid. AA is located in human fat, liver, brain, and glandular organs and is a mediator of inflammation. The AA within the phospholipids of cell membranes is the surface where the production of a number of biologically active compounds occurs. A few of the compounds produced includes prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes which regulate processes including platelet aggregation, blood clotting, smooth muscle contraction, leukocyte chemotaxis, inflammatory cytokine production, and immune function.[PubChem: 444899] AA is released from the cell membrane when acted upon by phospholipases and then metabolized by cyclooxygenase (COX) producing the prostanoids prostaglandin and thromboxane A2, which can stimulate or mitigate inflammation. PMID: 21508345 One of the benefits of the Omega-3 fatty acids for patients with inflammatory disease is believed to be their selective modification of the metabolism of AA by the omega-3 fatty acids that results in a reduced amount of inflammation. PMID: 23371504
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Eicosapentaenoate/Arachidonate
- Property
- SRto
- Time
- Pt
- System
- Ser/Plas
- Scale
- Qn
- Method
Additional Names
- Short Name
- EPA/AA SerPl-sRto
- Display Name
- EPA/Arachidonate (C20:4w6) [Molar ratio]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- EPA/Arachidonate (C20:4w6), Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 2.64
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 14063
Member of these Panels
| LOINC | Long Common Name |
|---|---|
| 88884-2 | Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Eicosapentaenoato(C20: Synonyms: Cuantitativo |
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Eicosapentaenoato / Araquidonato: |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Eicosapentaénoate/arachidonate: |
| fr-BE | French (Belgium) | Eicosapentanoate/Arachidonate: |
| fr-CA | French (Canada) | Eicosapentanoate/Arachidonate: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Eicosapentaenoato/Arachidonato: Synonyms: Arachidato (C20: |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | eicosapentaenoaat/arachidonaat: Synonyms: arachidonzuur |
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Эйкозапентаеноат/Арахидонат: Synonyms: Арахидонат (C20: |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Eikozapentaenoat/Araşidonat: Synonyms: SubsOranı |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 二十碳五烯酸/花生四烯酸: Synonyms: 5,8,11,14-二十碳四烯酸; |
Example Units
| Unit | Source |
|---|---|
| mol/mol | Example UCUM Units |
48382-6 Omega 6 fatty acids (w6)/Omega 3 fatty acids (w3) [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma
Part Descriptions
LP33085-9 Fatty acids.omega 6
The omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids are necessary nutrients that cannot be produced in the body. They are essential to normal brain function and to growth and development. In addition, omega-6 fatty acids help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system. The source of omega-6 fatty acids is mainly from vegetable oils including linoleic acid (LA). LA is converted in the body to gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and further broken down to arachidonic acid (AA). GLA is believed to reduce inflammation and can be found as a supplement in evening primrose oil, borage oil, and black currant seed oil. The GLA in these supplements is converted to dihomo-y-linolenic acid (DGLA) which has anti-inflammatory properties. Nutrients that help drive the conversion of GLA to DGLA include magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.[https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega6-fatty-acids]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP70337-8 Fatty acids.omega 3
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential nutrients that include eicosapentaenoate (EPA), docosahexaenoate (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). They are made up of 18-22 carbon atoms with the first double bond at the third carbon from the methyl end of the fatty acid structure.[ http://www.dhaomega3.org/Overview/Structures-of-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids] EPA and DHA are found primarily in fatty fish including salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines and in algae and krill. ALA is present in plant oils including flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. [https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/] There are many health benefits from maintaining a good level of omega-3 fatty acids including reduced inflammation, risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and many more. Deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids can result in fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings, and poor circulation.[https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Fatty acids.omega 6/Fatty acids.omega 3
- Property
- SRto
- Time
- Pt
- System
- Ser/Plas
- Scale
- Qn
- Method
Additional Names
- Short Name
- w6 FA/w3 FA SerPl-sRto
- Display Name
- Omega 6 fatty acids (w6)/Omega 3 fatty acids (w3) [Molar ratio]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- Omega 6 fatty acids (w6)/Omega 3 Fatty Acids (w3), Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 2.21
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Observation
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 9692
Member of these Panels
| LOINC | Long Common Name |
|---|---|
| 88884-2 | Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Ácidos grasos omega 6 / ácidos grasos omega 3: |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Acidos grasos Omega 6 (w6)/Acidos grasos Omega 3: Synonyms: Cuantitativo |
| fr-CA | French (Canada) | Acides gras.oméga 6/Acides gras.oméga 3: |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Acides gras oméga 6/acides gras oméga 3: |
| fr-BE | French (Belgium) | Acides gras.oméga 6/Acides gras.oméga 3: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Acidi grassi.omega 6/Acidi grassi.omega 3: Synonyms: Acidi grassi omega 3 (w3) Acidi grassi omega 6 (w6) Chimica Plasma Punto nel tempo (episodio) Rapporto di sostanza Siero Siero o Plasma |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | vetzuren.omega 6/vetzuren.omega 3: Synonyms: omega 3 vetzuren (w3) |
| pl-PL | Polish (Poland) | Kwasy tłuszczowe - omega 6/kwasy tłuszczowe omega 3: |
| pt-BR | Portuguese (Brazil) | Ácidos Graxos.omega 6/Ácidos Graxos.omega 3: Synonyms: ; |
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Жирные кислоты.омега 6/Жирные кислоты.омега 3: Synonyms: Количественный Мольная доля; |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Yağ asidleri.omega 6/Yağ asidleri.omega 3: Synonyms: SubsOranı |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 脂肪酸类.Omega 6/脂肪酸类.Omega 3: Synonyms: Ⅲ III Omega 3 脂肪酸; |
88999-8 Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) index risk in Serum or Plasma
Term Description
The omega-3 index, defined as eicosapentaenoate (EPA)+ docosahexaenoate (DHA)/Fatty acids.C14-C24, is a clinically useful measurement for evaluating blood levels of EPA and DHA. There are many health benefits from maintaining a good level of omega-3 fatty acids including reduced inflammation, risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and many more. Deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids can result in fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings, and poor circulation.[https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids] There have been a number of clinical trials to determine the effect of omega-3 supplementation based on a 1g/day dose of EPA, which successfully increased the total omega-3 level to >5% for 84% of the study participants. The remaining 16% had levels below 5%, which is the threshold at which significant reduction in sudden coronary death reduction is evident. The variability in the blood levels of omega-3 in patients who received the same supplemental dose of omega-3 has been attributed to genetic differences in fatty acid metabolism, body weight, baseline omega-3 level, age, gender, and physical activity. PMID: 25285179 This test measures the level of omega-3 as a percent of total fatty acids, and the result of that index is associated with a high, moderate, or low risk of cardiovascular disease.
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Part Descriptions
LP266157-9 Eicosapentaenoate+Docosahexaenoate
Eicosapentaenoate (EPA) is a long chain omega-3 fatty acid that is present throughout the body including in cell membranes. EPA is found in fatty fish including salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, shellfish, and herring. EPA can be biosynthesized from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), but it is much more efficient to increase levels by including EPA-rich sources in one's diet. EPA has anti-inflammatory properties that are vital to fetal development and the process of healthy aging. Its anti-inflammatory effects are due to reduced gene expression of genes involved in inflammatory and atherogenesis-related pathways, thereby lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. EPA has also been found to increase platelet stability, decrease endothelial activation, and improve vascular permeability. Taking EPA supplements leads to an increased amount of EPA in the plaque of carotid arteries which may decrease inflammation and increase plaque stability. PMID: 22332096 Many other studies have been run that show acorrelation between higher plasma levels of EPA and reduced symptoms of disease, some of which include Alzheimer's disease, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and Raynaud Syndrome.[ http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000301]
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
LP266157-9 Eicosapentaenoate+Docosahexaenoate
Docosahexaenoate (DHA) is one of the essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids that is primarily obtained by ingesting fatty fish including salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines.[https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/] There are many benefits derived from eating healthy levels of DHA including a reduction of chronic inflammation, atherosclerosis, hypertension, arthritis, depression, adult-onset diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, and some cancers. DHA is important in brain development of infants and in maintaining normal brain function in adults. Studies have demonstrated that infants who drink DHA-fortified formula have higher visual acuity than infants who drink unfortified formula. Deficiencies of DHA have been associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, unipolar depression, aggressive hostility, adrenoleukodystrophy, cognitive decline in aging individuals, and the onset of sporadic Alzheimer's disease. Patients who consume 200 mg/day of DHA have a 50% reduction in the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest. PMID: 10479465
Source: Regenstrief LOINC
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Eicosapentaenoate+docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C24 index risk
- Property
- Imp
- Time
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- System
- Ser/Plas
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Additional Names
- Short Name
- Omega-3 index risk SFr SerPl
- Display Name
- EPA+DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C24 index risk Ql [Interp]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- EPA+DHA/Fatty Acids.C14-C24 Index Risk, Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 2.64
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 16335
Preferred Answer List LL4892-7
| Answer | Code | Score | Answer ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Index <2.2: High risk of cardiovascular disease | LA28572-8 | ||
| Index 2.2-3.2: Moderate risk of cardiovascular disease | LA28573-6 | ||
| Index >3.2: Low risk of cardiovascular disease | LA28574-4 |
Member of these Panels
| LOINC | Long Common Name |
|---|---|
| 88884-2 | Fatty acid omega-3 and omega-6 panel - Serum or Plasma |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Eicosapentaenoato + Docosahexaenoato/Indice de riesgo acidos grasos C14-C24: |
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Eicosapentaenoato + docosahexaenoato / Ácidos grasos Índice de riesgo C14-C24: |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Eicosapentaénoate+docosahexaénoate/acides gras C14-C24 facteur de risque: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Eicosapentaenoato+Docosaesaenoato/Acidi grassi.C14-C24, fattore di rischio: Synonyms: Chimica Docosaesaenoato (C22: |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 二十碳五烯酸+二十二碳六烯酸/脂肪酸类.C14-C24 指数风险: Synonyms: C20: |