Not all at-home tests are equal.
Every part of our process is accredited, externally verified, and quality-reviewed.
Licensed Omega-3 Index methodology
The first Australian — and only Asia-Pacific — laboratory licensed to deliver the Omega-3 Index using the original methodology defined by Harris & von Schacky (2004) and cited in 450+ peer-reviewed publications.
GC-FID reference method
Your sample is analysed using gas chromatography with flame ionisation detection — the reference method for fatty acid analysis, the same one used in the published omega-3 trials underpinning international clinical guidelines.
TGA-registered kit
Our collection kit is a Class IIa Medical Device (ARTG 526367), manufactured in Australia by Masdiag Pty Ltd.
Quality-reviewed results
Every result passes through automated QC checks. Out-of-range results are reviewed by a qualified scientist before release.
Accredited Australian lab
Sample analysis at an accredited Australian laboratory. R² greater than 0.96 correlation with the gold-standard RBC-based Omega-3 Index method.
Your GP can't measure this.
The Omega-3 Index isn't part of any routine blood panel in Australia. Standard pathology measures different things — useful ones, but not your omega-3 status.
Standard pathology panel
- No EPA + DHA measurement
- No Omega-3 Index
- No omega-6 : omega-3 ratio
- No AA : EPA inflammatory ratio
- No personalised supplement dose
Omega-3 Index Test
- EPA + DHA as % of red blood cell fatty acids
- Your Omega-3 Index on the 8–12% optimal scale
- Omega-6 : Omega-3 ratio (with Plus Ratios)
- AA : EPA inflammatory ratio (with Plus Ratios)
- Personalised daily EPA+DHA dose
Calculate your personalised omega-3 dose.
Once you have your result, plug it into our calculator with your target and current intake to get a daily EPA+DHA dose recommendation. Based on the Walker et al. (2019) dosing model used in published clinical trials.
- Based on Walker et al. (2019) dosing model
- Works whether you supplement or not
- Free to use — no email required
Common questions
Everything you need to know before ordering.
I've read at-home blood tests aren't accurate — what's different about yours?
You can't get an Omega-3 Index from your GP. Standard pathology panels measure cholesterol, vitamin D, glucose, iron — none measure EPA + DHA as a percentage of your red blood cell membranes. The only way to get an Omega-3 Index is from a lab specifically set up for fatty acid analysis.
Our test uses the original Omega-3 Index methodology defined by Harris & von Schacky in their landmark 2004 paper in Preventive Medicine, cited in 450+ peer-reviewed publications. The finger-prick is just the collection method — your dried blood spot is analysed in an accredited Australian laboratory using GC-FID, the reference method for fatty acid analysis, with R² > 0.96 correlation against gold-standard RBC-based analysis.
How accurate is the at-home finger-prick test?
The dried blood spot (DBS) method is well-validated for fatty acid analysis and shows R² > 0.96 correlation with the gold-standard RBC-based Omega-3 Index. Fatty acids are stable on the collection card at room temperature for several weeks, which is why samples can be safely posted across Australia without refrigeration.
Do I need to fast before the test?
No. Your omega-3 status reflects intake over the previous 3–4 months — it isn't meaningfully affected by recent meals. Just avoid alcohol and intense exercise on the day of collection.
How long until I get my results?
Typically 3–5 business days from when the lab receives your sample. We email you when your report is ready.
Will my GP accept these results?
Yes. Your report is formatted with the same structure you'd see from a pathology lab — analyte, methodology, reference ranges, and result. Many Australian GPs, integrative practitioners, midwives, and obstetricians already use omega-3 results in clinical conversations.
Is the kit TGA-registered?
Yes. Our test kit is registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods as a Class IIa Medical Device (ARTG 526367), manufactured in Australia by Masdiag Pty Ltd. View the TGA listing.
Stop guessing. Know your level.
A simple at-home finger-prick test, posted to your door. Free Australia-wide shipping. Results in 3–5 days.