Omega-3 and 6 blood test

Omega-3 and 6 support your brain, heart, and eye health. Test arrives in 1-2 days. Results in 15 working days.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Omega 3 index
  • Omega-6:omega-3 (AA:EPA) ratio

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
10 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Omega fatty acids

  • Omega 3 index

Omega-3 and Omega-6

  • Omega-6:omega-3 (AA:EPA) ratio

About this test

How can an omega-3 and 6 blood test help you?

Omega-3 and 6 are essential nutrients for your brain, heart, and eye health. But your body can't make them on its own - sometimes, you might need an omega-3 supplement if you can't get enough from your diet.

A home blood test helps you understand if you're getting enough nutrients to support your health. Your results include information on improving your omega-3 and 6 levels with lifestyle advice recommended by our GPs in a detailed report.

Omega-3 and 6 take longer to analyse than other health markers, so your results might take up to 15 working days. We'll let you know when they're ready to view.

What's included in this blood test?

  • Omega-3 & 6: Omega-3 is a fatty acid that plays a vital role in your heart, brain, and eye health. It's also essential for promoting a healthy brain and eye development in an unborn baby if you're pregnant. Omega-6 fatty acids support various functions in your body, like cell membrane structure, growth and repair, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, and improving insulin sensitivity.

Description provided by Thriva.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed 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 8.3/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 64th 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 10 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.

  • Value for money 3.7/10

    £133.00 against a median of £85.00 for the 83 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+56%).

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