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. 2014 Jun 21;13:99. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-13-99

Table 5.

Cut-off points for four biomarkers associated with cardiovascular risk

Biomarker Risk condition Very high risk High risk Moderate risk Low risk
OmegaScore™ (EPA + DPA + DHA)
Sudden death
<4.3
4.3-5.1
5.1-6.1
>6.1
ω-3 Serum Equivalence Score
Heart disease
N/A
<5.1
5.1-7.2
>7.2
EPA + DHA Serum Equivalence Score
Fatal ischemic heart disease
N/A
<3.5
3.5-4.5
>4.5
ω-3 Red Blood Cell Equivalence Score Myocardial infarction N/A <5.2 5.2-8.0 >8.0