Omega Balance Test Plus
Fats are the densest source of energy providing 9 calories per gram. Dietary guidelines from the World Health Organization and the Dietary Reference Intakes recommend a total fat intake between 20 and 35% of total calories. Even more crucial is ensuring a well-balanced fatty acids profile. A balanced fatty acid profile has long term health benefits and ensure that you are on the right track to maintaining a healthy life-style and good health.
Omega HealthTest Complete measures 30 acids in your blood, including Omega-3 and Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, and Trans-fatty acids.
- Omega-3 index: is a measure of eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosapentaenoic (DHA) in your red blood cells. An Omega-3 index of 8% or above has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, improved lipid profile, lowering blood-pressure, improved brain health and cognitive function, healthy pregnancy outcomes, and eye health such as age-related macular degeneration.
- Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio is the measure of the balance between two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the diet: omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids. Both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, and maintaining a ratio of less than 3:1 is crucial for promoting optimal health.
- AA/EPA ratio is a novel marker of inflammatory response. Arachidonic acid (AA) is a precursor to various inflammatory mediators, including prostaglandins and leukotrienes, while EPA is known to inhibit inflammation. It is recommended to maintain an AA/EPA ratio of less than 3, leading to reduced inflammation, improved cardiovascular health, and lowered risk of inflammatory-related diseases.
- Palmitic acid (PA) index represents the relative proportion of PA in your blood. Palmitic acid is a type of saturated fatty acid commonly found in various foods, including animal fats, palm oil, and palm kernel oil. High intake of palmitic acid has been associated with adverse health effects, including increased LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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Omega Balance Test Plus
₹1,450.00
Only customers holding Indian debit or credit cards may place their order through this portal. International customers are requested to write to us at info@lipomic.com so that we may assist them in placing the order.
Analytes Measured
13 individual fatty acids including
Omega-6, Omega-3, Monounsaturated and Saturated fatty acids
Sampling Type
Finger prick blood sample on DBS Card: At-Home Test
Frequently Asked Question
What is home-to-lab testing?
Home-to-lab testing refers to medical or diagnostic tests that individuals can perform on themselves in the comfort of their own home, without the need to visit a healthcare facility or a home-visit by a trained phlebotomist. These tests come in the form of kits that contain the necessary materials and instructions for collecting samples, such as blood, saliva, urine, or nasal swabs.
Advantages of home-to-lab testing include convenience, privacy, and accessibility, as individuals can perform the tests at their own convenience and without the need for a healthcare provider’s appointment. Once the sample is collected, it is sent to a laboratory for analysis from anywhere in the world. You will be notified on your registered email once the results are ready, and can be downloaded from your registered account.
Sampling
Traditional blood draw required collection using traditional venipuncture methods. It requires special handling and disposing of biohazardous materials as mandated by healthcare authorities. By contrast, dried blood handling is not considered to be as hazardous and, therefore, is not subjected to the same stringent biohazard
requirements. DBS is considered as non-hazardous by leading healthcare authorities such as CDC-Atlanta ( link- https://www.cdc.gov/labstandards/pdf/nsqap/Bloodspot_Transportation_Guidelines.pdf)
Register Test Kit
First time users must create a new account on https://lipomic.com/new-account-registration/. After creating an account, you can login to your account and follow
instructions. You will be asked for your unique sample-id/barcode and password which is printed on the collection card inside your test kit. If you have any doubts, drop us a message at https://lipomic.com/contact-us/, and our team will assist you in setting up your account.
Test Results
Lipomic Laboratory is an ISO-15189 accredited laboratory by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. All our tests are validated against other leading laboratories, ensuring that the results are accurate and reliable.
The test kits are registered as IVD devices under Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). The collection kits are CE mark, and are DBS collection kits are accredited ISO-13485 (medical device certification) by British Standards International (inset link to certificate).