How long does it take to get DHA results?

Most DHA results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal.

How much does a DHA test cost?

Our Omega-3 Index starts at $69.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

Do I need to fast before my DHA test?

Fasting is not required for the DHA test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day.

Which lab will process my DHA test?

Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations.

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DHA levels: what's normal, high and low

An omega-3 fatty acid concentrated in the brain and retina. Important for neurological function.

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The short answer

DHA is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 30.0 – 250 mcg/mL. At TestWell it's $69.99 all-in as Omega-3 Index, results in 7–10 business days, drawn at Quest. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.

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Units: mcg/mL / ug/mL
Sample: Blood draw
Fasting: Not required
Results: 7–10 business days
Price: $69.99
Labs: Quest

DHA Reference Range

These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.

Population	Range
age 18+	30.0 – 250 mcg/mL

Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.

Tools: look up another marker's range · convert lab units

How do you get a DHA test?

Order online, a licensed physician reviews the requisition, and you walk into a nearby lab for the draw. DHA is available on its own or inside these panels — panels cost less per marker when you want the fuller picture.

Option	Includes	Price	Per marker
Omega-3 Index	This marker only	$69.99	$69.99
Longevity & Anti-Aging Panel	13 tests	$239.99	$18.46
Healthy Aging Panel	15 tests	$299.99	$20.00
Total Body Panel	49 tests	$499.99	$10.20

Quest vs. Labcorp for DHA: which lab should you pick?

Both are CLIA-certified national labs and the result is clinically equivalent, so pick whichever location is closer. Your report will print that lab's own reference range, which can differ slightly from the table above.

Lab	Available	Price	Notes
Quest Diagnostics	Yes	$69.99	Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ.
Labcorp	No	—	Not offered through Labcorp for this test.
BioReference (NY & NJ)	No	—	Not available in NY/NJ for this test.

Need help choosing a location? Use the lab finder to see draw sites near your ZIP.

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Frequently asked

No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor.

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