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Eicosadienoic acid (20:2 n-6)

A minor omega-6 fat sitting between linoleic acid and the longer chains built from it.

Unit µmol/LTypical adult range 5–30 µmol/L
What it is

A minor omega-6 fat sitting between linoleic acid and the longer chains built from it.

Why it matters

It is reported for completeness of the conversion chain rather than because a target exists for it.

Reading the number

Concentrations are low, so a couple of points is measurement scatter. Read the direction across several panels, and only alongside the fats either side of it.

What moves it
linoleic acid intakegenetics of fat conversionoverall fat intake
Read alongside
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)Eicosatrienoic acid (20:3 n-6)Omega-6 total
When to raise it

Rarely meaningful on its own; worth reading with the full panel.

Tracking only, not a diagnosis. The range above is a typical adult reference range — the range printed by the lab that ran your test is the one that applies to you. Discuss anything that concerns you with your doctor.

Also known as

On a report in another language.

A lab report names this analyte in its own language. Vitals Vault recognises each of these and files them all under Eicosadienoic acid (20:2 n-6).

Eicosadienoico(C20:2 w6)Eicosadienoico (C20:2 w6)Ácido Eicosadienoico

Track your eicosadienoic acid (20:2 n-6) over time.

Eicosadienoic acid (20:2 n-6) is one of 165 analytes Vitals Vault charts over time. Import a lab report in any language and this number lands on a timeline only you can read.

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Tracking only. This app is not medical advice. Always discuss results and future analysis with your doctor.

Catalog entry last updated 2026-08-28. Browse all 165 metrics.