Equine Omega Profile Test Kit

Dried blood spot collection kit for analysis of blood fatty acid composition in horses. Laboratory analysis and report of results included. View sample report Test Packages Available BALANCE - Provides reporting on the four omega-3 and four omega-6 fatty acids of greatest concern as well as total omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid content and important ratios such as the LA:ALA and AA:EPA ratio. Excellent for gaining an overall understanding of the horse's cellular inflammatory balance as well as the dietary pressure responsible. Key Measures The AA:EPA ratio is the most meaningful measure of inflammatory balance within the horse’s body. The AA:EPA ratio is the proportion of arachidonic acid (AA), a long-chain omega-6 fatty acid, to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid. This very specific ratio provides an indication of the eicosanoid balance, and consequently, the inflammatory balance within the body. It is affected by both the composition of the horse’s diet as