THE ORIGINAL

Omega-3 Blood Test

Our goal at OmegaQuant is to offer the

highest quality fatty acid analytical services

to researchers and to provide simple tests of

nutritional status to consumers and patients, with

the ultimate purpose of advancing the science

and use of omega-3 fatty acids to improve health.

William Harris, PhD,President and CEO OmegaQuant Analytics, LLC

Dr. Harris is the co-inventor of the Omega-3

Index. He is an internationally recognized expert

in omega-3 research and has been the recipient

of the fi ve NIH grants for studies on the effects of

omega-3 fatty acids and health. He has published

over 280 scientifi c papers. Dr. Harris is currently

a Professor of Medicine at the Sanford School of

Medicine at the University of South Dakota.

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OmegaQuant Analytics, LLC

5009 W. 12th Street, Suite 8Sioux Falls, South Dakota,

USA 57106

Email: info@omegaquant.com

Phone: (605) 271-6917Toll-free: (800) 949-0632

Fax: (800) 526-9873

An Omega-3 Index Between 8% and 12%

Lowers Your Risk of Death From

Heart Disease.

OMEGA-3INDEX

No blood test predicts your risk for sudden cardiac death better than the Omega-3 Index.

TestingOptions

Physicians may contact info@OmegaQuant.com to set up an account and o� er the test in their o� ce, or they may direct their patients to OmegaQuant’s website where they can order the test for themselves as shown below:

REFERENCES:1. Flock et al., J Am Heart Assn, 2013 2. AHA Statistics at a Glance, 20163. Siscovick et al., JAMA, 19954. Helland et al., Pediatrics, 20035. Montgomery et al., PLoS One, 20136. Schaefer et al., JAMA Neurology, 20067. Birch et al., Am J Clinical Nutrition, 2010

8. Bhargava et al., Contact Lens Anterior Eye, 20159. Acar et al., Experimental Eye Research, 200910. Harris et al., Intl J Cardiol. 2013.11. Mozaff arian et al., Ann Intern Med. 201312. Chien et al., Atherosclerosis. 201313. Pottala, Circulation Q&O, 2010

1. ORDER ONLINE: Go to omegaquant.com/

order-now to order your Omega-3 Index

profi le package - Basic, Plus or Complete.

2. COLLECT A BLOOD

SAMPLE: Use the

instructions and supplies

provided in the test kit to

safely prick your fi nger,

collect your sample and

mail to OmegaQuant.

3. GET RESULTS: You will

receive your test results

electronically in about

2-3 weeks.

1. Remove all components from the envelope. Leave the desiccant packet in the small plastic bag.2. Fill out the information requested on the sample collection card and on the Test Request Form3. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water. Then hold your arm down at your side for 20 seconds to increase blood flow to the fingers.4. Collect the sample. Open the alcohol wipe and clean the side (not the pad or tip) of your finger you plan to use, typically the middle or ring finger. Remove excess alcohol with the cotton ball. Twist off the blue protective lancet cover (Figure 1). Place the lancet device firmly on the side of your clean finger and quickly press downward into your finger (Figure 2). This will release a small spring-loaded needle and you will feel a faint sting. Allow the blood to collect on your finger until a drop forms (Figure 3). If needed, lightly squeeze your finger to form a drop.

Dried Blood SpotCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSPlease read these instructions carefully before beginning.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Before the blood drop naturally falls, lightly touch it to the center of the sample collection paper (Figure 4); please completely fill collection circle with blood. When finished, apply pressure to the finger with the cotton ball to stop bleeding; apply adhesive bandage if you wish. 5. Let the blood spot dry for 15-20 minutes. Once the spot is dry, fold the collection card flap so it covers the blood spot.

6. Immediately place the sample collection card in the plastic bag with the desiccant packet and seal the bag. Then place the bag with the Test Request Form in the return mail envelope included.7. Mail the sample back on the same day

you collect it.8. Discard the lancet and other supplies in the trash.9. Receive your report within 5 days of receipt at the laboratory.Persons with bleeding disorders or taking blood thinning medications

should consult their physicians prior to using this kit.

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)

15 min

FIGURE 4

1. Remove all components from the envelope. Leave the desiccant packet in the small plastic bag.

2. Fill out the information requested on the sample collection card and on the Test Request Form

3. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water. Then hold your arm down at your side for 20 seconds to increase blood flow to the fingers.

4. Collect the sample. Open the alcohol wipe and clean the side (not the pad or tip) of your finger you plan to use, typically the middle or ring finger. Remove excess alcohol with the cotton ball.

Twist off the blue protective lancet cover (Figure 1). Place the lancet device firmly on the side of your clean finger and quickly press downward into your finger (Figure 2). This will release a small spring-loaded needle and you will feel a faint sting.

Allow the blood to collect on your finger until a drop forms (Figure 3). If needed, lightly squeeze your finger to form a drop.

Dried Blood SpotCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSPlease read these instructions carefully before beginning.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Before the blood drop naturally falls, lightly touch it to the center of the sample collection paper (Figure 4); please completely fill collection circle with blood. When finished, apply pressure to the finger with the cotton ball to stop bleeding; apply adhesive bandage if you wish.

5. Let the blood spot dry for 15-20 minutes. Once the spot is dry, fold the collection card flap so it covers the blood spot.

6. Immediately place the sample collection card in the plastic bag with the desiccant packet and seal the bag. Then place the bag with the Test Request Form in the return mail envelope included.

7. Mail the sample back on the same day you collect it.

8. Discard the lancet and other supplies in the trash.

9. Receive your report within 5 days of receipt at the laboratory.

Persons with bleeding disorders or taking blood thinning medications should consult their physicians prior to using this kit.

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)

15 min

FIGURE 4

1. Remove all components from the envelope. Leave the desiccant packet in the small plastic bag.

2. Fill out the information requested on the sample collection card and on the Test Request Form

3. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water. Then hold your arm down at your side for 20 seconds to increase blood flow to the fingers.

4. Collect the sample. Open the alcohol wipe and clean the side (not the pad or tip) of your finger you plan to use, typically the middle or ring finger. Remove excess alcohol with the cotton ball.

Twist off the blue protective lancet cover (Figure 1). Place the lancet device firmly on the side of your clean finger and quickly press downward into your finger (Figure 2). This will release a small spring-loaded needle and you will feel a faint sting.

Allow the blood to collect on your finger until a drop forms (Figure 3). If needed, lightly squeeze your finger to form a drop.

Dried Blood SpotCOLLECTION INSTRUCTIONSPlease read these instructions carefully before beginning.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Before the blood drop naturally falls, lightly touch it to the center of the sample collection paper (Figure 4); please completely fill collection circle with blood. When finished, apply pressure to the finger with the cotton ball to stop bleeding; apply adhesive bandage if you wish.

5. Let the blood spot dry for 15-20 minutes. Once the spot is dry, fold the collection card flap so it covers the blood spot.

6. Immediately place the sample collection card in the plastic bag with the desiccant packet and seal the bag. Then place the bag with the Test Request Form in the return mail envelope included.

7. Mail the sample back on the same day you collect it.

8. Discard the lancet and other supplies in the trash.

9. Receive your report within 5 days of receipt at the laboratory.

Persons with bleeding disorders or taking blood thinning medications should consult their physicians prior to using this kit.

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)

15 min

FIGURE 4

Only 1 drop of blood is needed for testing.

1. American Heart Association Statistics Update, 2015

2. JAMA, Siscovick et al. 1995

3. Pediatrics, Helland et al. 2003 4. PLoS One, Montgomery et al. 2013 5. JAMA Neurology, Schaefer et al. 2006

1. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Birch et al. 2010

2. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, Bharga-va et al. 2015

3. Experimental Eye Research, Acar et al. 2009

4. Quality & Outcomes, Pottala et al. 20105. Annals of Internal Medicine, Mozzafari-

an et al.2013

• Low blood omega-3 levels are correlated with higher risk for eye disease such as macular degeneration.7

• 70% of patients with dry eye are symptom free after 3 months of omega-3 supplementation.8

• Red blood cell DHA levels are reduced in patients with glaucoma.9

Omega-3s and dry eye, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

• In people with heart disease, those with an Omega-3 Index higher than 4.6% lived longer than those with lower levels.13

Longer life is associated with a higher Omega-3 Index in several studies.10-12

What is the Omega-3 Index?The Omega-3 Index is a blood test that measures the amount of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in red blood cells (RBC) membranes. It is expressed as a percent of total RBC fatty acids. It is a long-term and stable marker of omega-3 status, and it reflects tissue levels of EPA+DHA. An Omega-3 Index between 8% and 12% is associated with the lowest risk for death from heart disease and below 4% with the highest.

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Omega-3s play a role in brain health during every phase of life.

• Higher intake of EPA+DHA during pregnancy sets the stage for optimal brain development.4

• Lower blood DHA levels are correlated with poorer reading and working memory tasks in school children.5

• Higher blood DHA levels are associated with lower risk of dementia.6

Benefits of Knowing Your Omega-3 IndexCardiovascular disease was an underlying cause of death in 1 of every 3deaths in the United States in 2013.2

• People with low omega-3 levels have a 10-fold higher risk for sudden cardiac death compared to people with high omega-3 status.3

• Higher blood DHA levels are associated with lower risk of dementia.6

1. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Birch et al. 2010

4. Quality & Outcomes, Pottala et al. 2010Quality & Outcomes, Pottala et al. 2010Quality & Outcomes5. Annals of Internal Medicine, Mozzafari-Annals of Internal Medicine, Mozzafari-Annals of Internal Medicine

1. American Heart Association Statistics Update, 2015Update, 2015Update

2. JAMA, Siscovick et al. 1995 JAMA, Siscovick et al. 1995 JAMA

3. Pediatrics, Helland et al. 2003 Pediatrics, Helland et al. 2003 Pediatrics4. PLoS One, Montgomery et al. 2013 PLoS One, Montgomery et al. 2013 PLoS One5. JAMA Neurology, Schaefer et al. 2006 JAMA Neurology, Schaefer et al. 2006 JAMA Neurology

2. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, Bharga-Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, Bharga-Contact Lens and Anterior Eyeva et al. 2015

3. Experimental Eye Research, Acar et al. 2009

5. , Mozzafari-an et al.2013

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TEST You can’t know if the Omega-3 Index is optimal just because your patients eat fi sh or take supplements – it must be measured.

TREAT Once you know the Omega-3 Index, it can be optimized with simple dietary changes.1

TRACK Testing the Omega-3 Index every 4 months ensures that levels stay optimal.