The Kronos Science Fatty Acid Panel is a comprehensive analysis of fatty acid levels.  The results are presented as a percentage of the total for 27 individual fatty acids.  Also included in the results are totals for the major groups of fatty acids as well as important ratios, including omega-6 to omega-3. 

A major dietary component and energy source for the body is fat (lipids).  The main categories of dietary fats are saturated fatty acids; monounsaturated fatty acids; polyunsaturated fatty acids; and trans-fatty acids.  The polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are subdivided into tωo main categories:  ω-6 (omega 6); and ω-3 (omega 3) PUFAs.  Certain fats provide building materials for essential substances produced in the body ωhile other fats are unhealthy.  The right balance of fats in the diet can help prevent many diseases.  Monitoring the lipid profile of patients provides insight into a patient’s diet and serves as a method of monitoring dietary compliance. Fatty acids play an important role in inflammatory response, free radical production and immune function.  The Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Panel examines these tωo important groups, alloωing for for assessment. 

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Individual Fatty Acids		Totals
C15:1ω5cis Pentadecenoic	C20:2ω6 Eicosadienoic	Total Fatty acids
C16:0 Palmitic	C20:3ω3 Eicosatrienoic(ETE)	Monounsaturated Fatty acids
C16:1ω7c Palmitoleic	C20:3ω6 Dihomo-g-linolenic (DGLA)	Polyunsaturated Fatty acids
C17:0 Heptadecanoic	C20:4ω6 Arachidonic (AA)	Trans Fatty Acids
C17:1ω7 Heptadecenoic	C20:5ω3 Eicosapentaenoic (EPA)	Saturated Fatty acids
C18:0 Stearic	C21:0 Heneicosanoic	Total ω3's
C18:1ω9c Oleic	C22:0 Behenic	Total ω6's
C18:1ω9t Elaidic	C22:1ω9 Erucic	Total ω7's & ω5's
C18:2ω6 Linoleic (LA)	C22:2ω6 Docosadienoic	Total ω9's
C18:2ω6t Linolelaidic	C22:6ω3 Docosahexaenoic (DHA)	Ratios
C18:3ω3, alpha-Linolenic (ALA)	C23:0 Tricosanoic	AA / DHA
C18:3ω6 gamma-Linolenic (GLA)	C24:0 Lignoceric	AA/EPA
C20:0 Arachidic	C24:1ω9c Nervonic	Omega 6/Omega 3
C20:1ω9 Eicosenoic		Polyunsaturated/Saturated

 

 

 

Poster Tan R, Conner C, Czarina C, Su Y, Heward C. Analysis and Quantification of Lipid Fatty Acids in Human Red Blood Cells American Society of Mass Spectroscopy, Indianapolis, IN. June 2-7, 2007 (read poster)