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Optimal range: 0.1 - 1.5 ELISA Index
LEARN MOREOptimal range: 10 - 13 wt %
Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid in human cells.
Optimal range: 466 - 1470 µmol/L
Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid in human cells.
Optimal range: 14 - 21 wt %
Oleic acid (OA) has an 18-carbon backbone with one double bond at the 9th position (18:1n9). Oleic acid’s main dietary source is olive oil, and it is also available as a supplement. OA can also be synthesized in the body by adding a double bond to stearic acid using the enzyme delta-9-desaturase. Oleic acid is important in cell membrane fluidity and has attracted a lot of positive attention due the amount of olive oil found in the ‘Mediterranean diet.’
Optimal range: 65 - 100 %
Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid in human cells. Oleic acid is incorporated into cell membrane phospholipids, where it is important for proper membrane fluidity. Hormone responsiveness, infectivity of pathogens, mineral transport and immune competence are affected by membrane fluidity.
Optimal range: 14.2 - 25.5 %
Oleic acid is the most common monounsaturated fatty acid in human cells.
Reference range: Absent, Present
Oligoclonal bands (OCBs) are special types of proteins (called immunoglobulin G or IgG) that show up in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord. These bands form when the immune system produces antibodies in the central nervous system (CNS). Finding these bands in the CSF can help doctors diagnose certain diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord, especially those involving inflammation.
Optimal range: 0.1 - 1.7 ELISA Index
LEARN MOREReference range: Optimal, Moderate, High
Risk: Optimal > 3.2%; Moderate 2.2-3.2%; High < 2.2%
The Omega-3 Index test by Quest Diagnostics measures the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the serum, with a focus on eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are expressed as a percentage of phospholipid fatty acids. A diet rich in these omega-3 fatty acids is linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular events, including sudden cardiac death. The Omega-3 Index is used as an indicator of risk for such events and as a therapeutic target. Additionally, a higher EPA/Arachidonic Acid ratio, which is also measured in this test, is associated with a lower risk of cardiac issues.
Optimal range: 1.4 - 4.9 %
The Omega-3 Index is a crucial biomarker that measures the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two essential omega-3 fatty acids, in your red blood cell membranes. Expressed as a percentage, this index helps assess your overall omega-3 status and its potential impact on your health.
