Omega Fatty Acid Panel
Comprehensive fatty acid analysis — the building blocks of every cell
What Gabriel reads for
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, ALA)
Omega-6 fatty acids (arachidonic acid, linoleic acid)
Omega-3 index (target >8%)
Cost
$150–$250
Turnaround
7–10 business days
Ordering path
OmegaQuant
Results flow
Upload + interpret in Gabriel
What this test reveals
What this test reveals
A comprehensive omega fatty acid panel measures the complete fatty acid composition of your red blood cell membranes, including omega-3s (EPA, DHA, ALA), omega-6s (arachidonic acid, linoleic acid), trans fats, saturated fats, and monounsaturated fats.
Fatty acids are structural components of every cell membrane in your body and precursors to signaling molecules that control inflammation, immunity, and cardiovascular health. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is a key driver of systemic inflammation.
People usually reach for this kind of diagnostic when they want a clearer read on omega-3 fatty acids (epa, dha, ala), omega-6 fatty acids (arachidonic acid, linoleic acid), omega-3 index (target >8%), especially when symptoms or prior testing still leave blind spots.
Once results are back, you can upload them into Gabriel to connect the findings to symptoms, protocols, and next-step testing instead of leaving them as a static report.
Commonly relevant for: Heart Disease Prevention, Brain Health Neurodegeneration, Autoimmune Disorders.
Gabriel difference
Why this becomes more useful inside Gabriel
Fatty acid balance is foundational to health. A high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio drives systemic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegeneration. Trans fats are outright toxic. Gabriel uses omega fatty acid panel data to identify inflammatory fatty acid patterns, guide omega-3 supplementation (dosing to achieve omega-3 index >8%), reduce omega-6 seed oil intake, and eliminate trans fats. Retest every 6 months to track progress and optimize your cellular membrane health.
Gabriel interprets results through a functional, root-cause lens: optimal ranges, pattern recognition across multiple diagnostics, and what the findings actually mean for action rather than just classification.
That means this test can feed directly into protocols, practitioner matching, food strategy, and follow-up testing instead of ending as a one-off PDF or lab portal result.
What to expect
What to expect from ordering to results
01
Order
Order directly through OmegaQuant or ask Gabriel whether there is a better path first.
02
Complete
A blood draw at a local lab or at-home finger prick dried blood spot kit. No fasting required.
03
Interpret
Upload the results to Gabriel for pattern recognition, protocol suggestions, and next-step guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Questions people usually ask before ordering
It measures your omega-3 index (EPA + DHA as a percentage of red blood cell membranes), omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, and individual fatty acid levels. The omega-3 index is one of the most modifiable and predictive cardiovascular risk markers.
Above 8% is optimal and associated with the lowest cardiovascular risk. Between 4-8% is intermediate. Below 4% is high risk. Most Americans fall in the 4-5% range. Japan and Scandinavia average 8-10%, which correlates with lower heart disease rates.
You can, but testing reveals whether your current intake is actually working. Absorption varies widely between people. Some need 2g/day of EPA+DHA while others need 4g+ to reach an optimal index. Testing removes the guesswork and lets you dose precisely.
Typically $50-100 for a finger-stick dried blood spot test. OmegaQuant (founded by the researcher who developed the omega-3 index) offers direct-to-consumer kits for about $50. It's one of the cheapest and highest-value functional tests available.
Not sure which test belongs in your workup?
Tell Gabriel your symptoms, goals, and what you have already tried. You will get a more useful answer than a generic test catalog can give you.