What is NMR lab test?
The NMR LipoProfile test is an advanced cardiovascular diagnostic test that uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to provide rapid, simultaneous and direct measurement of LDL particle number and size of LDL particles, and also direct measurement of HDL and VLDL subclasses.
What is an omega blood test?
The Omega-3 Index Plus Test is a blood test that measures the percentage of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in red blood cell membranes. This convenient test uses a single drop of blood to measure the Omega-3 Index. A finger prick provides enough blood to measure the Omega-3 Index.
How is omega-3 deficiency diagnosed?
Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression, and poor circulation. It is important to have the proper ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet.
What is an NMR lipid test?
The NMR LipoProfile® test is an FDA-cleared blood test that directly measures the amount of LDL circulating in the body. Historically, LDL cholesterol, or LDL-C, has been used to estimate LDL levels to assess a patient’s LDL-related cardiovascular risk and judge an individual’s response to LDL-lowering therapy.
What is a normal LDL-P level?
LDL-P is measured by a so-called NMR lipid profile test. A value of less than 1.000 is considered ideal. Above 2.000 is considered very high.
What are normal omega3 levels?
An Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher is ideal, the lowest risk zone. However, most consumers hover around 6% or below. And unfortunately in the US, most people are at 4% or below – the highest risk zone. Being in the highest risk zone translates to a 90% higher risk of sudden cardiac death.
Can you check omega levels?
However, there are ways to analyze omega-3 levels, if necessary. First, healthcare providers can take a blood sample and analyze levels of omega-3s in the blood fats or blood plasma, which are expressed as a percentage of total phospholipid fatty acids by weight ( 28 , 29 ).
What are symptoms of low DHA?
Here are 5 potential signs and symptoms of omega-3 deficiency.
- Skin irritation and dryness. If your body lacks omega-3 fats, one of the first places you may notice it is in your skin.
- Depression.
- Dry eyes.
- Joint pain and stiffness.
- Hair changes.
What does a high LDL-P mean?
Studies have shown that LDL-P more accurately predicts risk of cardiovascular disease than LDL-C. Researchers think that increased LDL-P could be one of the reasons that some people have heart attacks even though their total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels are not particularly high.
How much does an NMR test cost?
The NMR LipoProfile test costs around $100. Medicare covers the cost of the test and most private insurance providers cover a portion, as well.