{"product_id":"omega-3-test","title":"IABC Fatty Acid Dried Blood Test","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega-3 test – 1 test kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe omega-3 test determines the fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried blood spot test to determine EPA and DHA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood collection at home followed by laboratory analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal report on your measured values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 test kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does the omega-3 test work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the examination, collect a small blood sample from your fingertip according to the enclosed instructions. Apply the sample to the designated dry blood spot card and send it for analysis after it has dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe analysis is carried out by IABC AG, the Institute for Applied Biochemistry in Kreuzlingen. According to IABC, the analyses are performed by accredited partner laboratories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the blood collection instructions in full before use. Pay particular attention to the requirements for preparation, sample collection, and return shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople with a tendency to bleed or undergoing treatment with blood-thinning medication should seek medical advice before collecting the blood sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.epd-shop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vitamin-d3-test-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing gloves collects a drop of blood from a fingertip.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epd-shop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vitamin-d3-test-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epd-shop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vitamin-d3-test.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlease read the blood collection instructions included with the test kit carefully. People with a tendency to bleed or undergoing treatment with blood-thinning medication should consult their doctor before performing the omega-3 test.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are omega-3 fatty acids?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids are components of cell membranes. They include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), among others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALA must be obtained through the diet. The body can produce limited amounts of EPA and DHA from it. EPA and DHA are found, for example, in oily fish; flaxseed oil mainly provides ALA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.epd-shop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/omega-3-kapseln-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow softgel capsules lie next to an opened white container.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.epd-shop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/omega-3-kapseln-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.epd-shop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/omega-3-kapseln-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.epd-shop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/omega-3-kapseln.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen might an omega-3 test be useful?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test allows you to have your EPA and DHA levels in your blood determined. The results can serve as a basis for discussing your diet with a healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe IABC report does not replace a medical diagnosis and, according to the provider, does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about personal disease risks. Have any health problems medically assessed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow will you receive your result?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend the prepared sample together with the fully completed analysis order form in the provided return envelope to the specified address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIABC states that processing takes approximately ten days until the report is issued. Delivery is available by email or post upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest kit contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to IABC, the test kit contains the materials intended for the analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample container or material for collecting the sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis order form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample collection instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHepart AG\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hepart AG","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":44152740249852,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/3742\/5404\/files\/iabc-fettsaeuren-trockenbluttest-produkt.webp?v=1791646421","url":"https:\/\/shop.miromi.ch\/en\/products\/omega-3-test","provider":"MIROMI Swiss Essentials GmbH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}