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Fatty Acid Balance
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Fatty Acid Balance
Boston Heart DiagnosticsCatalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.
What this laboratory test evaluates
Fatty acids are essential to heart health. Balancing fatty acids can improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improve immune system function as well as reduce inflammation and rate of heart disease. The Boston Heart Fatty Acid Balance™ test measures the major fatty acids (FA) for the purposes of cardiovascular disease characterization and management.
Additional test information
Boston Heart’s Fatty Acid Balance® test measures all the 15 major plasma fatty acids. It reports a Saturated Fatty Acid Index, Trans Fatty Acid Index, Monosaturated Fatty Acid Index, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acid Indexes and the Unsaturated/Saturated Ratio Index. At a glance, one can identify where dietary changes/interventions are needed.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Plasma
- Fasting: Yes
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 14 business days after the lab receives samples.
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
Common questions about this laboratory test
- What sample does this test require?
- The listed sample type is Plasma. Confirm current collection instructions in the approved order.
- Does this test require fasting?
- The current catalog record lists fasting as: Yes. Follow the instructions supplied with the approved order.
- How long does laboratory processing usually take?
- Results should arrive 14 business days after the lab receives samples.. Timing can change after collection or if a laboratory requires additional review.
About this test
Fatty acids are essential to heart health. Balancing fatty acids can improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improve immune system function as well as reduce inflammation and rate of heart disease. The Boston Heart Fatty Acid Balance™ test measures the major fatty acids (FA) for the purposes of cardiovascular disease characterization and management.
Additional details
Boston Heart’s Fatty Acid Balance® test measures all the 15 major plasma fatty acids. It reports a Saturated Fatty Acid Index, Trans Fatty Acid Index, Monosaturated Fatty Acid Index, Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acid Indexes and the Unsaturated/Saturated Ratio Index. At a glance, one can identify where dietary changes/interventions are needed.
Highlighted health areas
- Cardiovascular
- Nutrition
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio
- Omega-3 Index
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid/Arachidonic Acid Ratio
- Trans Fatty Acid Index
- Unsaturated / Saturated Ratio
- Saturated Fatty Acid Index
- Monounsaturated Fatty Acid Index
- Omega-6 Index
- Omega-3/Omega-6 Ratio
- Alpha Linolenic C18:3w3
- Arachidonic C20:4w6
- Docosahexaenoic C22:6w3
- Eicosapentaenoic C20:5w3
- Linoleic, C18:2w6