The Omega-3 Index PLUS Test

Includes the Omega-3 Index, Omega Ratios (total omega-6/omega-3 and arachidonic acid (AA)/EPA), Trans Fat Index (measure of industrially-produced trans fats in whole blood), and dietary tables. Results are appropriate for the general adult population.
1. COLLECT SAMPLE Collect your sample and place it in the mailing pouch you received with your kit.
2. MAIL SAMPLE Put your sample in the return envelope and drop it in the mail.
3. GET RESULTS In 2-4 weeks you will get your personalized results.
4. MODIFY DIET Use recommendations & healthcare provider guidance to modify diet.

USER INSTRUCTIONS:

• Remove all components from the small plastic bag. Locate the collection card with the barcode on the front.

• Register the test kit at omegaquant.com/start using the barcode on the collection card. You will NOT receive your results unless it is registered.

• Fill out information requested on the collection card.

• Prepare for fingerprick by improving blood flow by washing your hands in warm water and standing up and shaking your hand at your side.

• Clean the tip of the finger (index, middle, or ring) with the alcohol wipe. Allow alcohol to dry unassisted.

• Twist off the blue protective lancet cover. Place the lancet lightly on the tip of your clean finger and press downward firmly into your finger until a click is heard.

• Wipe away the first show of blood with gauze.

• Gently squeeze the finger to allow a blood drop to form. This can take 15-30 seconds - be patient.

• Let the blood drop off your finger onto the collection card into the center circle.

• When the blood spot is collected, apply pressure to the finger with the gauze pad and bandage the prick site.

• Let the blood spot dry with the flap open for several minutes. Fold the flap on the collection card over to cover the dried blood spot.

• Place the sample collection card in the plastic bag and seal the bag. Place this bag in the pre-paid return mail envelope, then mail on the same day.

• Discard the lancet and other supplies in the trash.