BalanceTest x2

• Easy-to-use dried blood spot test
• Meri 11 masnih kiselina u krvi
• Provides data about your Odnos omega-6 i omega-3 masnih kiselina ratio

What we measure
The test analyzes 11 fatty acids, including saturated, monounsaturated (Omega-9 masne kiseline) and polyunsaturated (Omega-6 masne kiseline and Omega-3 masne kiseline) fatty acids. Pojedinačne vrednosti masnih kiselina prikazane su u tabeli i izražene su u procentima u odnosu na ukupno izmerene masne kiseline. For comparison in the table, a reference range based on analyzed sample data is presented as Reference Value. Mere se sledeće masne kiseline:

Palmitinska kiselina, C16:0, saturated fat
Stearinska kiselina, C18:0, saturated fat
Oleinska kiselina, C18:1, Omega-9 masne kiseline
Linolna acid, C18:2, Omega-6 masne kiseline
Alfa-linoleinska kiselina, C18:3, Omega-3 masne kiseline
Gama-linolna kiselina, C18:3, Omega-6 masne kiseline
Dihomo-gama-linolna kiselina, C20:3, Omega-6 masne kiseline
Arahidonska kiselina (AA), C20:4, Omega-6 masne kiseline
Eikozapentaenoinska kiselina (EPA), C20:5, Omega-3 masne kiseline
Dokozapentaenoinska kiselina (DPA), C22:5, Omega-3 masne kiseline
Dokozaheksaenoinska kiselina (DHA), C22:6, Omega-3 masne kiseline


This is how your results are calculated
11 fatty acids are analyzed and the total sum of their amounts is  considered 100%. Za sledećih 6 vrednosti, koristimo 7 koje se odnose na masne kiseline. Analizirana količina svake od ovih 7 masnih kiselina izračunava se procentualno u odnosu na ukupnu vrednost, odnosno 100%.

1: Omega-3 masne kiseline Eikozapentaenoinska kiselina (EPA)
2. Omega-3 masne kiseline Dokozaheksaenoinska kiselina (DHA)
3. Omega-3 masne kiseline Dokozapentaenoinska kiselina (DPA)
4. Omega-6 masne kiseline Arahidonska kiselina (AA)
5. Omega-6 masne kiseline Dihomo-gama-linolna kiselina (DGLA)
6. Zasićene masti, Palmitinska kiselina (PA)
7. Saturated fat, Stearinska kiselina (SA)

Fatty acid score
First, the following 3 fatty acid markers are calculated:
1: The value for the Omega-6 masne kiseline ratio is calculated as follows: (DGLA + AA) × 100 / (DGLA + AA + EPA + DPA + DHA)
2. The value for the Omega-3 masne kiseline level is the sum of EPA + DHA
3. The Odnos omega-6 i omega-3 masnih kiselina ratio is calculated as Omega-6 masne kiseline (AA) / Omega-3 masne kiseline (EPA)

Each indicator value is given the same weight in a second calculation and assigned a value between 0 and 100, which is then divided by 3 to calculate the Fatty acid score. The Fatty acid score is intended to be above 90. This does not provide information about the person’s health status, only the calculated fatty acid score based on the fatty acid markers included in the test. 

Note: EPA and DHA values have a high impact on the calculations. If EPA and DHA percentages are low, very low or even zero fatty acid scores are not uncommon.

Omega-3 masne kiseline Index_WB**
The Omega-3 masne kiseline_WB Index is the summary of the percentage values for the two marine Omega-3 masne kiseline fatty acids EPA and DHA in the analyzed blood sample. The reference level is at least 8%, while higher values such as 10% may also be shown in the report. Omega-3 masne kiseline fatty acids are important components of cell membranes. EPA is found in blood, muscles and tissues, while DHA is found in the brain, sperm and eyes.

** Measures fatty acids in whole blood (WB = whole blood).

Odnos omega-6 i omega-3 masnih kiselina ratio
The Odnos omega-6 i omega-3 masnih kiselina ratio is calculated by dividing the percent value of AA by the percent value of EPA (AA / EPA), which is then expressed as a ratio, for example 3:1. If this ratio is above 3:1, a change in diet may be considered. A low Odnos omega-6 i omega-3 masnih kiselina ratio is an indicator of fatty acid balance in the analyzed sample. 

Fatty acid fluidity ratio 
Fluidity is calculated by dividing the percent value of the two saturated fats by the percent value of the two Omega-3s. The Fatty acid fluidity ratio is thus defined as (PA + SA) / (EPA + DHA), and the result is expressed as a ratio, for example 3:1. If the Fatty acid fluidity ratio is below 4:1, it indicates a lower relative level of saturated fatty acids compared with EPA and DHA in the analyzed sample. The more saturated the fats are in a membrane, the more rigid the membrane. Conversely, the more polyunsaturated the fats are in a membrane, the more fluid the membrane. Cell membrane composition and structural architecture are important for normal cell membrane properties. On the one hand, the membrane needs to be rigid enough to provide cellular structure. On the other hand, the membrane needs to be fluid enough to allow normal membrane function. 

Cognitive fatty acid index 
This is calculated by dividing the percent value of AA by the sum of the percent values of EPA and DHA, i.e. the Cognitive fatty acid index = AA / (EPA + DHA). The result is expressed as a ratio, for example 1:1. The value should be below 1:1 for a balanced relationship between selected Omega-6 masne kiseline and Omega-3 masne kiseline fatty acids in the analyzed sample. The Cognitive fatty acid index provides information about selected fatty acids and does not assess cognitive function, mental health, learning, memory, or mood. 

Omega-6 masne kiseline (AA) level 
The Omega-6 masne kiseline (AA) level shows the measured value of the Omega-6 masne kiseline fatty acid (AA) as a percentage of the total fatty acids measured. Average values are in the range of 6,5 to 9,5%. Arahidonska kiselina (AA) is an important Omega-6 masne kiseline fatty acid in the body. Ona inicira proizvodnju lokalnih, odnosno tkivnih hormona koje podstiču Omega-6 masne kiseline, kao što su prostaglandini, tromboksani i leukotrieni, a svaki od njih ima određene funkcije. Overall, these compounds are involved in normal physiological signaling processes in the body. 

Sertifikovan komplet testova

The Zinzino Dried Blood Spot Test complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) and is manufactured under a quality management system certified to ISO 13485. Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements allows the test kit to bear the CE mark. 

Nezavisna laboratorija 

Vaš test, odnosno uzorak krvi, analizira nezavisna i sertifikovana laboratorija u skladu sa dobrim proizvođačkim praksama. Kompanija Vitas ima sertifikat u oblasti dobre proizvođačke prakse i sve analize vrši u skladu sa ovim principima. To je laboratorija za hemijska ispitivanja sa kojom mi imamo sklopljen ugovor o saradnji. Ona ima 25 godina iskustva i primenjuje hromatografske metode analize koristeći najmoderniju tehnologiju i najsavremenija znanja. Uz test za uzimanje krvi, dobijate i BalanceTest ID broj koji jedino Vi možete da vidite. Ni laboratorija ni Zinzino nemaju uvid u to ko je poslao test na analizu. Na veb-sajtu zinzinotest.com Vaši rezultati će biti prikazani tek kada unesete Vaš BalanceTest ID broj. 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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Kako se radi test
1. Zinzino test je odobren proizvod za in vitro dijagnostiku koji je namenjen za uzimanje krvnih uzoraka u kućnim uslovima.

– Najpre operite ruke sapunom, temeljno ih isperite toplom vodom i obrišite.

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Proizvodni list za BalanceTest CE-IVD-Bulleri-Group Sertifikovana kompanija Vitas – Deklaracija nezavisnosti Sertifikovana kompanija Vitas – Deklaracija o uništavanju uzoraka Vitas – Ko smo mi