How It Works

From finger-prick or venous draw to results in days. Our testing process supports dried blood spots and liquid blood samples — designed to be simple, scalable, and accessible from anywhere in the world.

Four Simple Steps

From Kit to Results

Our streamlined testing process gets you from sample collection to comprehensive fatty acid reports in just a few days — whether you're using DBS or liquid blood.

Order Test Kits

Order wholesale DBS collection kits, or arrange liquid blood sample submissions. Choose from standard or white-label branded packaging for your organisation.

Collect Sample

Collect via finger-prick DBS for convenience, or submit liquid blood samples (whole blood, RBC, serum, or plasma) for clinical workflows.

Send to Lab

DBS cards ship at room temperature by regular mail from anywhere. Liquid blood samples are sent via standard pathology courier.

Receive Results

Comprehensive reports delivered via our secure portal in 3–5 working days.

Sample Collection

Flexible Sample Types

We accept dried blood spots for maximum convenience and liquid blood samples (whole blood, RBC, serum, and plasma fractions) for clinical settings — giving you the flexibility to choose the best fit for your workflow.

Patient-Friendly DBS

Simple finger-prick DBS collection. No needles, no phlebotomist required. Patients can self-collect at home or in clinic.

Stable Shipping

DBS cards ship at room temperature via regular mail. No cold chain, no special handling, no biohazard packaging.

Liquid Blood Option

For clinical settings, we also accept whole blood, RBC, serum, and plasma fractions — ideal for partners already collecting venous samples.

High Accuracy

GC-FID validated method measuring RBC membrane fatty acids, reflecting 90–120 days of dietary intake for stable, reliable results.

Scalable

From single samples to population-scale screening programmes. Our laboratory is built for high-throughput processing.

Global Reach

Post-stable samples mean testing is accessible worldwide. Partners in any country can ship samples without cold chain logistics.

Kit Contents

What's in the Kit

Each DBS collection kit contains everything needed for sample collection and return. Available in standard or white-label branded packaging.

DBS Collection Cards

Pre-printed filter paper cards with designated sample spots for dried blood spot collection.

Lancets

Single-use, sterile retractable lancets for safe and painless finger-prick blood collection.

Alcohol Wipes

Pre-saturated alcohol swabs for site preparation before sample collection.

Return Envelope

Pre-addressed return envelope for posting the completed DBS card back to our laboratory.

Instruction Guide

Clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions for sample collection. Available in multiple languages.

Specimen Bag

Sealable specimen transport bag with desiccant to keep the DBS card dry during transit.

Reporting

Your Report

Every sample produces a comprehensive, clinically formatted fatty acid report delivered via our secure portal.

What your report includes

  • Individual Fatty Acid Values — quantified levels of each measured fatty acid as a percentage of total RBC membrane fatty acids
  • Omega-3 Index — combined EPA + DHA percentage with clinical risk category
  • Key Ratios — Omega-6:Omega-3, AA:EPA, and Trans Fat Index for inflammatory assessment
  • Risk Categories — colour-coded risk classifications based on published clinical thresholds
  • Reference Ranges — population-based reference ranges for each analyte
  • Trend Tracking — longitudinal charts for repeat tests to monitor progress over time
  • Clinical Notes — interpretive commentary for healthcare professional review
Sample fatty acid report showing Omega-3 Index, fatty acid values, risk categories and trend tracking

Ready to offer fatty acid testing?

Partner with Fatty Acid Labs for validated, scalable Omega-3 and fatty acid testing. Wholesale pricing, branded kits, and full laboratory support.