Omega-3 Index Plus Test
The Omega-3 Index Plus Test is a blood test that measures the percentage of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in red blood cell membranes.
Omega-3 Index Plus Test
Introduced in 2020
The Omega-3 Index Plus Test is a blood test that measures the percentage of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in red blood cell membranes.- This convenient test uses a single drop of blood to measure the Omega-3 Index.
- A finger prick provides enough blood to measure the Omega-3 Index.
- Testing is confidential, between the patient and their practitioner.
- A personalized report will be sent via email and will include individualized recommendations based on test results.
There are three phases of Omega-3 testing:
Measure: Eating fish or taking supplements does not guarantee your Omega-3 Index will be in the desirable range – it must be measured.
Modify: With your Omega-3 Index results you will have the tools to personalize your Omega-3 intake.
Monitor: Track how your dietary changes affect your Omega-3 Index by testing every 4-6 months.
An Omega-3 Index in the desirable range of 8-12% is an indicator of better overall health. As a part of an overall healthy lifestyle, an Omega-3 Index in the 8-12% range may help to maintain heart, brain, eye and joint health. Once you know your Omega-3 Index, you can personalize your diet to modify your Omega-3 Index in as little as 3-4 months.
By partnering with OmegaQuant — the premier lab for Omega-3 Index testing — Standard Process is better able to help people support conditions related to cardiovascular health^, brain health, and a healthy inflammatory process with its family of Omega-3 supplements.*
What are the Benefits of Knowing Your Omega-3 Index?
People with high Omega-3 levels support their heart, brain, eye and overall health.*
Why Omega Quant?
Omega Quant is the world’s only CLIA-certified laboratory dedicated to fatty acid analysis
- Uses the same test that has been used in 200+ research studies
- Validated and standardized testing methods
- Recognized experts in fatty acid research
- Easy-to-understand reports based on well-established scientific studies
Frequently Asked Questions
A blood test that measures the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in red blood cell membranes and expressed as a percent of total fatty acids.
There are 64 fatty acids in this model membrane, four of which are EPA or DHA.
4/64 = 6.25%
Omega-3 Index = 6.25%
A desirable Omega-3 Index is 8 – 12%.
Red Blood Cell EPA + DHA
(% of total fatty acids)
2. Collect Sample: Follow simple instructions to collect your patient's sample.
3. Mail Sample: Place collection card in the mail in the pre-paid return envelope.
4. Get Results: In about 2 weeks, you will receive an email with your patient's personlized results including individualized recommendations that you can share with your patients.
5. Monitor: Monitor you patient's diet and their dietary changes and retest every 4 months to track levels over time.
Tracking health data is proven to help one reach their goals.
Omega-3, Omega-6 and trans fats all play a role in a patient’s health. Tracking these numbers can help optimize them for his/her health.
Your Omega-3 Index report provides the following results:
- The Omega-3 Index
- Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio
- AA/EPA ratio
- Trans Fat Index
Your results. Supported by science.
- Actionable: Fatty acid levels start changing as soon as your patients change their diet and lifestyle and stabilize in 3-4 months.
- Personalized: Personalized dietary recommendations based off your patients’ test results.
- Certified: All samples are processed in a central CLIA-certified laboratory.
- Validated: The same validated and standardized sample processing methodology used in over 200 research studies.
- Compare: Percentile ranks show you how your patients compare to their peers.
Increase EPA+DHA intake through diet and supplements. The amount one would need to take in order to raise his/her Omega-3 Index into the target range (>8%) depends in part on their starting level, but it cannot be predicted with certainty.
- Omega-3 Index between 4% and 8%
- It is recommended that one would increase his/her current EPA+DHA intake by 0.5 -1 gram (500 – 1000 mg) per day.
- This can be accomplished in two ways: eating more oily fish and/or taking fish oil supplements.
- Omega-3 Index less than 4%
- It is recommended that one would raise his/her intake by 1-3 g (1000 – 3000 mg) per day.
- Although this can be accomplished by eating more oily fish, fish oil supplements are usually necessary to achieve this level of EPA+DHA intake.
In OmegaQuant’s experience, to increase the Omega-3 Index by 4%, one would need to increase his/her intake by about 1 g of EPA+DHA per day for roughly 6 months. Alternatively, one could increase by 2 g/d and a 4% increase could be achieved more quickly. In other words, raising the Index is a function of both dose and time.
Standard Process offers a full family of Omega-3 Oil supplements. Click to learn more at standardprocess.com/olprima.
^As part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol
Synergistic Product Support
Calamari Omega-3 Liquid
Helps bridge the gap in dietary omega-3 intake*
Cod Liver Oil
Supports healthy inflammatory processes*
Olprima™ DHA
High concentration omega-3 DHA oil
Olprima™ EPA
Omega-3 EPA for general mood support*
Olprima™ EPA|DHA
55:45 ratio of EPA & DHA*
Tuna Omega-3 Chewable
Supports general health and helps bridge omega-3 dietary gap*
Tuna Omega-3 Oil
Supports general health and helps bridge omega-3 dietary gap*
Related Resources
Omega-3 Index Plus Test Brochure
ViewOmega-3 Index Plus Test Display Insert
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