The essential omega-3 status check. A finger-prick blood test that measures EPA + DHA as a percentage of red blood cell fatty acids — the Omega-3 Index, the most-cited omega-3 marker in published research.Your result is plotted on a clinical reference scale (Low / Suboptimal / Optimal / Elevated), with plain-English interpretation and the context to act on it.Licensed Omega-3 Index methodology. We're the first Australian laboratory — and the only one in Asia-Pacific — licensed to deliver the Omega-3 Index using the original methodology defined by Harris & von Schacky (2004) and cited in 450+ peer-reviewed publications.What you'll learn Your Omega-3 Index — EPA + DHA as a percentage of total fatty acids Reference range: 2.8–15.4%. Optimal: 8–12% Plain-English interpretation of what your level means for heart, brain, and inflammatory health Trend tracking across repeat tests Quality-reviewed PDF report Best forAnyone curious about their omega-3 status. People considering fish oil supplements who want to know whether they actually need them. Anyone tracking the effect of an established supplementation routine.How it worksOrder online → kit arrives in 2-4 business days → one finger-prick onto the collection card → drop in any post box (reply-paid envelope included) → results in 3-5 business days from when the lab receives your sample.MethodAnalysis is performed by gas chromatography with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID) — the reference method for fatty acid analysis, quantifying fatty acids as a percentage of total identified fatty acids in your dried blood spot sample. DBS samples show strong correlation (R² > 0.96) with the gold-standard RBC-based Omega-3 Index.Made in AustraliaTGA-registered Class IIa Medical Device (ARTG 526367), manufactured in Australia. Sample analysis by our accredited Australian laboratory partner.Wondering how at-home tests stack up against lab pathology? Read our honest answer on at-home omega-3 test accuracy.
