Omega 6:3 Ratio

Omega 6 and Omega 3 Fatty Acids

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
15 days
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Omega 3
  • Omega 6
  • Omega 6:3 ratio

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
15 days
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Omega 3
  • Omega 6
  • Omega 6:3 ratio

About this test

The optimal Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio is between 1.5 and 3. This blood test looks at the ratio and reports with recommendations. This Private Blood Test for Omega 6:3 ratio is available as a finger prick home test kit but can also be purchased as a professional vacutainer kit for our nurse visit or hospital attendance services.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 8.7/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 69th percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 15 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 5.2/10

    £106.25 against a median of £84.00 for the 92 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+26%).

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