At-home test
No lab visit
Omega-3 Index
Know Your Number
Months of intake, one number.
Your red blood cells hold a record of the omega-3s you’ve taken in over about four months.
What’s in the box
Research
What the research says about the Omega-3 Index
8%+
Omega-3 Index linked to the most protection; 4% or lower to the least
Heart health
The Omega-3 Index was proposed as a new risk factor for death from coronary heart disease
Preventive Medicine, 2004
2,724 adults
Framingham Offspring and Omni cohorts
Inflammation
Higher red blood cell EPA and DHA went with lower levels of 8 of 10 inflammation markers, including CRP and IL-6
Atherosclerosis, 2015
1,575 adults
Dementia-free Framingham participants, average age 67
Brain health
People with the lowest omega-3 levels had smaller brain volumes and lower scores on memory and executive-function tests
Neurology, 2012
The first paper reviews earlier studies; the other two are observational. They show links, not cause and effect.
Omega-3 Index Test
Lab test- Finger prick
- At home
- EPA + DHA
An at-home finger-prick test that measures how much EPA and DHA your body actually holds, so you know your number instead of guessing.
Measures the EPA and DHA in your red blood cells.- A few drops of blood from a finger prick, collected at home.
- Analyzed by OmegaQuant, a CLIA-certified lab.
Collection: Dried blood spot · at-home finger-prick kit
- Everything you need ships in one kit
- Prepaid return envelope included
- Analyzed by a CLIA-certified lab
What you get
Each kit has everything you need to safely and easily collect your sample and send it to the lab.
- Test kit
- Collection card
- Lancets
- Gauze pad
- Alcohol prep pad
- Bandages
- Instructions
- Prepaid return envelope
Why should you care about your Omega-3 Index?
Levels of 8–12% are associated with:
Lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Less inflammation
Sharper focus and attention
Better athletic performance and recovery
How it works
1. Collect your sample
Follow the step-by-step guide: one drop of blood on the collection card.
2. Mail it back
Seal it in the prepaid return envelope and drop it in any mailbox.
3. Get your results
Your personalized report arrives in 2–4 weeks.
Questions along the way? Message your care team anytime.
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Omega-3 Index Report
Your index
10.8%
Your path to your Omega-3 Index
Your 4-step journey with HuHealth
- Step 1
Order your kit
- Ships to your door
- Everything you need is in the box
- Step 2
Collect your sample
- A finger prick and a few drops of blood on the card
- No lab visit, no appointment, no fasting
- Step 3
Mail it back
- Seal the card in the prepaid return envelope
- Drop it in any mailbox
- Step 4
Get your results
- Your Omega-3 Index, EPA and DHA in one report
- Retest in about four months to see how it moves
Built around you
Thoughtful healthcare that feels personal, not clinical
Test at Home
A finger prick and a few drops of blood on the collection card. No appointment and no fasting.
At homeCollect your sample
Finger prickKnow Where You Stand
Your report shows your Omega-3 Index next to the 8% level research links to the most heart protection.
Your report • Omega-3 Index
8.4 %
Sample result
Where you land
4%6%8%+12%
Retest and Adjust
Changed your diet or supplements? Retest after about four months to see if your number moved.
Retestin about four months
Research
What the research says about the Omega-3 Index
- Heart health
8%+
Omega-3 Index linked to the most protection; 4% or lower to the least
The Omega-3 Index was proposed as a new risk factor for death from coronary heart disease
Read the study (opens in a new tab)Preventive Medicine, 2004
- Inflammation
2,724 adults
Framingham Offspring and Omni cohorts
Higher red blood cell EPA and DHA went with lower levels of 8 of 10 inflammation markers, including CRP and IL-6
Read the study (opens in a new tab)Atherosclerosis, 2015
- Brain health
1,575 adults
Dementia-free Framingham participants, average age 67
People with the lowest omega-3 levels had smaller brain volumes and lower scores on memory and executive-function tests
Read the study (opens in a new tab)Neurology, 2012
The first paper reviews earlier studies; the other two are observational. They show links, not cause and effect.
Our ethos
“Innovation isn’t about being radical, it’s about doing the simple thing properly.”
FAQs
Frequently asked Questions.
The Omega-3 Index test is performed by OmegaQuant, LLC, a laboratory regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). Its performance characteristics were determined by OmegaQuant. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This test is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk to a licensed healthcare provider before changing your diet or supplements. Product image is for illustration only.
