The typical Western diet contains too many carbohydrates and saturated fats, and is often imbalanced with respect to essential and nonessential fatty acid intake. Erythrocyte fatty acid analysis is used to assess levels of and balance among the essential and non-essential fatty acids required for optimal health and wellness. Essential fatty acids regulate cell membrane integrity, blood pressure and coagulation, lipid levels, immune response, tumor growth and inhibition, and the inflammatory response to injury and infection. Erythrocyte Fatty Acid analysis aids in developing the most efficacious dietary and supplemental treatment program to restore appropriate ratios among fatty acids. 

Useful for:

• ADD/ADHD
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Blood Pressure
• Cardiovascular Health
• Coagulation
• Lipid/Lipoprotein Levels
• Immune Response
• Inflammatory Response to Injury and Infection
• Seizure Disorders
• Tumor Growth and Inhibition

Analytes Tested:

• Arachidonic acid; RBC
• Dihomo-g-linolenic acid; RBC
• Docosahexaenoic acid; RBC
• Eicosapentaenoic acid; RBC
• Elaidic acid; RBC
• Linoleic acid; RBC
• Oleic acid; RBC
• Palmitelaidic acid; RBC
• Palmitic acid; RBC
• Palmitoleic acid; RBC
• Stearic acid; RBC

Turnaround Time

5 to 7 days

Note: Turnaround times on results are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, etc. You can contact us to discuss when your results should be ready.