Measures your Omega-3 Index and ARA:EPA ratio, markers used to assess the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids linked to heart health, brain function and inflammation. Suits anyone wanting to check their dietary fat balance.
2 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked to heart health, brain function and inflammation, and an imbalance between them is associated with higher inflammation and cardiovascular risk over time. This test measures two markers, the Omega-3 Index and the ARA:EPA ratio, to give a picture of that balance rather than testing either fat type in isolation.
With two biomarkers this sits above the median for vitamins tests we track on clinical depth, and at £99 it costs a little more than the £85 median for similarly sized tests in that category, a modest premium rather than a large one. Collection is flexible, with at-home finger-prick, clinic and home nurse visit options all available.
The standout weak point is turnaround: results take around 16 days, considerably longer than most other Medichecks blood tests, which typically come back within a few days. Trust signals remain strong, reflecting Medichecks' Trustpilot record, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and doctor review included with every result.
This suits you if you want to understand the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats in your diet, for example to support heart or brain health, and you are not in a hurry for the result. The at-home finger-prick option makes it easy to fit around your schedule even if the turnaround is longer than most.
It suits you less well if you want results quickly, since the 16-day turnaround is noticeably slower than most of Medichecks' other blood tests. We do not have a directly comparable omega-3 and omega-6 test from another provider on file to weigh it against.
You can collect the sample yourself at home with a finger-prick kit, or choose a venous draw at a Medichecks clinic or a home nurse visit. The lab analyses the sample for the Omega-3 Index and ARA:EPA ratio, with results typically taking around 16 days, notably longer than most other Medichecks blood tests. Every result is reviewed by a doctor before you receive it.
The Omega-3 Index and ARA:EPA ratio, markers used to assess the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids linked to heart health, brain function and inflammation, are what this test measures. At £99 it costs a little more than the £85 median for similarly sized vitamins tests we track, and turnaround is a notably slow 16 days.
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.
2 biomarkers, placing it in the 64th percentile of vitamins tests we track.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 16 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£99.00 against a median of £85.00 for the 83 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+16%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
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