DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid)
DPA is an omega-3 fatty acid intermediate between EPA and DHA in the metabolic pathway and is found in fish, seafood, and some marine mammals. Observational data suggest cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory benefits similar to EPA and DHA, though it is less extensively studied. DPA can also be converted back to EPA in some tissues.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid). How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNo established clinical target
- Lab reference intervalNo established clinical rangeWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
2 providers include this
Advanced / Specialty Markers
Why DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid) matters
Less studied than EPA/DHA but shows cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory benefits. Found in fish and seafood. May have unique health properties.
Which Providers Test DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid)?
Vitality Blueprint Elite is both the cheapest ($700/year) and the most comprehensive (138 biomarkers) panel that includes DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid).
2 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $700 | 138 | $5.07 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
19 itemized panels do not include DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid)
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Function Health · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Blueprint · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Ultrahuman Blood Vision Annual
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid). Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid)?
No established clinical target. No established clinical range.
Which blood test providers include DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid)?
2 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include DPA (Docosapentaenoic Acid) in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025