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Test Code Q92701 OmegaCheck

Epic Test ID

12312239

Test Synonyms

92701

QUEST 92701

Quest

Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids

Collection Requirements

Patient Preparation: Fasting is preferred but not required

Collection Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Whole Blood

Collection Instructions:

1. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.

2. Do not centrifuge.

3. Store and transport refrigerated.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Submission Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Whole Blood

Transport: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability:

Frozen at -70° C: stable for 28 days

Frozen at -20° C: unacceptable

Refrigerated (preferred): stable for 28 days

Room temperature: stable for 28 days

Rejection Criteria: Lipemic samples

Day(s) Performed: Monday through Saturday

Turnaround Time: 7 days

Performing Laboratory:

Cleveland HeartLab, Inc.

6701 Carnegie Avenue, Suite 500

Cleveland, OH 44103-4623

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Source

Blood, Venous

Blood, Central Line

Blood, Arterial

Specimen Tube Description

Lavender top tube (EDTA)

Performing Lab

Quest

Section

Quest

CPT Code

82542

Loinc

90908-5

90909-3

90910-1

90911-9

90912-7

90913-5

90914-3

90915-0

90916-8

90917-6

EAP

LAB4004