Zinzino BalanceTest

Zinzino’s BalanceTest is an easy test for analyzing the fatty acids found in capillary blood obtained from a fingertip using the Dried Blood Spot (DBS) technique. Reveal your unique fatty acid profile and learn more about your key Omega-6:3 ratio based on laboratory analysis of 11 fatty acid levels in your blood, reported across six different fatty acid-related markers. All it requires is a few drops of blood from the fingertip on a filter paper and it takes less than a minute to complete.

VITAS Analytical Services1 in Norway will anonymously analyze the percentage content of 11 fatty acids, which together represent approximately 98% of the fatty acids in the blood. Due to the life span of blood cells (up to 120 days), the values provide insights into your longer-term diet. The results are then displayed, after about 10-20 days, on the zinzinotest.com website.

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Key Benefits

Easy-to-use dried blood spot test

Measures 11 fatty acids in your blood

Provides data about your Omega-6:3 ratio

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What we measure

The test analyzes 11 fatty acids, including saturated, monounsaturated (Omega-9) and polyunsaturated (Omega-6 and Omega-3) fatty acids. Individual fatty acid values are shown in the table and expressed as percentages of the total fatty acids measured. For comparison in the table, a reference range based on analyzed sample data is presented as Reference Value. The following fatty acids are measured:

Palmitic acid, C16:0, saturated fat

Stearic acid, C18:0, saturated fat

Oleic acid, C18:1, Omega-9

Linoleic acid, C18:2, Omega-6

Alpha-linolenic acid, C18:3, Omega-3

Gamma-linolenic acid, C18:3, Omega-6

Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, C20:3, Omega-6

Arachidonic acid (AA), C20:4, Omega-6

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), C20:5, Omega-3

Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), C22:5, Omega-3

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), C22:6, Omega-3

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Independent laboratory 

Your test is analyzed by an independent and GMP-certified laboratory. The fact that Vitas is GMP-certified means that they follow good manufacturing practices. They are a contract laboratory for chemical analysis with 25 years of experience, providing high-quality chromatographic analysis based on cuttingedge knowledge and technology. Included with the blood test is a BalanceTest ID that only you can see. Neither the lab, nor Zinzino knows who submitted the test. At zinzinotest.com your results will be displayed when you enter your BalanceTest ID. If you have completed the questionnaire, you will have access to your complete report. If you have not completed the questionnaire, you will only see your Fatty acid score. 

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How to use

NOTE! You must put the correct amount of postage (CHF 1.90) stamps on the envelope before you put in the mail box. Register your test code on www.zinzinotest.com. This is the web page where you can see your test result later. It takes 10-20 days until your result is ready.

IMPORTANT: Keep the SAVE part of the card. You can only see your test result with your anonymous test ID.

By submitting my anonymous blood spot sample to an independent chemical analysis lab, I confirm that I understand and acknowledge that it will be analyzed solely for the purpose of generating my individual test results. If you later wish to delete your test code, log in with your test code at zinzinotest.com.