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Steps For Breast Milk Sample Collection
Open the aluminium pouch and take out the collection card.
Clean your breast with the tissue provided along with the kit.
Dab a drop of your breast milk directly onto the collection card.
Collect some breast milk in a container.
Use a dropper to place a drop of the milk onto the filter paper at room temperature (below 35degree C).
Keep the card away from sunlight and let it dry for 15 - 20 minutes.
Place the collected sample inside the aluminium pouch provided in the kit.
Home collection of the sample will be arranged by LifeCell on the same day.
OmegaScore-N Test Benefits
The DHA score of your breast milk by Omegascore-N enables you to adjust your diet accordingly (if necessary) and reach your recommended DHA levels in a shorter period of time
It helps you determine whether you are providing the recommended amount of DHA to your infants, which is approximately 0.32 - 0.35% of milk fat for term infants. Breast milk can be re-tested after a 4-week period following the incorporation of DHA rich foods or supplements in the diet.
Omegascore-N is
Easy:
It requires only one drop of breast milk.
Safe:
You do not require invasive testing.
Hassle-free:
Your test kit will have everything you need
Fast:
Get your results in 5-7 working days.
Omega Score-N Reports
Breast Milk DHA
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
measured in %
Your Breast Milk DHA score:
Above Average
Result Value:
Equal to 0.57%
Reference range:
Should Not Be Less Than 0.22%
What does your DHA score mean?
The analysis of your Breast Milk for DHA by OmegaScore-N is above the target DHA levels. Global dietary guidelines recommend consume atleast two servings of Fish / Vegetarian source DHA / DHA supplements per week.
Recommendation:
We recommend that you continue with your diet/supplement regime