OmegaCheck®

Clinical Significance

OmegaCheck® may be performed on individuals with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and/or those high metabolic or cardiovascular risk.

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred not required

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube

Transport And Storage

10 weeks Ambient
10 weeks Refrigerated (Transport)
10 weeks Deep Frozen -70°

Collection Instructions

1. Draw and label sample according to standard protocols.
2. Gently invert tube 8-10 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
3. Do not centrifuge.
4. Store and transport refrigerated.

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL Whole Blood

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results

Methodology:

• Liquid Chromatography / Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Clinical Significance

OmegaCheck® may be performed on individuals with hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and/or those high metabolic or cardiovascular risk.

CDM

00919520

CPT Coding

82542