Omegametrix

What Omegametrix does

Omegametrix GmbH is a privately held, Munich-based specialty diagnostic laboratory founded in 2007 (with the underlying Omegametrix Method first published in 2004) that performs standardized fatty-acid analysis on human and animal blood samples. It is positioned by the company as the only European laboratory determining the HS-Omega-3 Index® and holds DAkkS accreditation under DIN EN ISO 15189 (Q1 2024) for medical-laboratory testing. The firm is led by founder and cardiologist Prof. Dr. med. Clemens von Schacky, alongside General Manager Adrian Passow and a small named leadership team (Laboratory Manager, Operations & Quality Manager, Production Manager).

The core technology uses flame-ionization-detection gas chromatography on erythrocyte (red-blood-cell) membranes to measure 26 fatty acids covering over 99% of relevant fatty acids, producing two trademarked scores — the HS-Omega-3 Index® (EPA+DHA share; 8–11% optimal range) and the HS-Trans Index® (trans-fat share; <1.04% optimal) — both invented by Prof. von Schacky. Reported analytical performance includes a biological variability of approximately 1.3% (versus higher variability in plasma-based methods) and a standard 48-hour turnaround after sample receipt.

Revenue mechanics operate on a pay-as-you-go unit-pricing model, with two consumer-facing SKUs: EDTA-blood analysis at €67.54 per test (drawn at a medical practice) and a home-dried-blood finger-prick kit at €74.74 per test (including postage and self-collection materials), billed under the German Medical Fee Schedule (GOÄ) code 3726. The commercial model is horizontal and multi-channel: direct-to-consumer kit sales via the website and Laboratory Portal; a registered healthcare-professional sender network (doctors, therapists, naturopaths); veterinary practices; international partner laboratories offering the Omegametrix Method as a service; and research collaborations with universities and institutes including Karolinska, Charité Berlin, and LMU Munich. Empirical validation is anchored by a 25,000+-measurement reference database and more than 430 scientific publications citing the methodology. The company has no disclosed external investors, parent company, or subsidiary structure.

Name

Omegametrix

Legal name

Omegametrix GmbH

Website

https://omegametrix.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Omegametrix is a Munich-based specialty diagnostic laboratory (founded 2007, DAkkS-accredited 2024) performing standardized erythrocyte fatty-acid analysis using FID gas chromatography, delivering its proprietary HS-Omega-3 Index® and HS-Trans Index® to private individuals, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, partner laboratories, and university research clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Metabolomics & Lipidomics Services (HLAGANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lipidology & Dyslipidemia (HLAKADAK), Method Development & Validation (ICH/USP) (HLAGADAB)

Keywords

• Fatty acid analysis
• Omega-3 testing
• Diagnostic laboratory services
• Blood sample analysis
• Erythrocyte fatty acids

Headquarters

HQ city

Planegg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory analysis services: One-time laboratory analysis fees for fatty acid testing from blood samples. Customers can choose between EDTA blood analysis (€67.54) or dried blood analysis (€74.74), both including postage. Billed according to German Medical Fee Schedule (GOÄ) twice according to number 3726.
2. Blood collection kits: Sale of single-use blood collection kits with materials for home sampling, including instructions and pre-paid return envelopes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omegametrix is a specialized medical laboratory that performs standardized fatty acid analysis on blood samples using its proprietary Omegametrix Method (FID gas chromatography), measuring 26 fatty acids in red blood cell membranes. It offers the HS-Omega-3 Index® (EPA and DHA status, 8–11% optimal range) and HS-Trans Index® (harmful trans fatty acids, <1.04% optimal) as key diagnostic outputs. Samples are accepted via EDTA blood drawn by medical professionals (€67.54) or dried blood self-sampling kits (€74.74), with results delivered through a digital laboratory portal within 48 hours.

Product overview

Omegametrix is a fatty acid analysis laboratory offering standardized diagnostic testing services. The core offering consists of the Omegametrix Method, which analyzes 26 fatty acids in red blood cell membranes using FID gas chromatography, supporting two key indices: the HS-Omega-3 Index® (measuring EPA and DHA levels with 8-11% optimal range) and the HS-Trans Index® (measuring harmful trans fatty acids below 1.04% optimal). Testing is available via two sampling methods: a home-based dried blood collection kit (€74.24) or EDTA blood drawn at a medical practice (€67.54). Results are delivered through the Laboratory Portal, which also serves as the test registration interface. The company serves both private individuals and healthcare professionals, with results typically available within 48 hours of sample receipt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fatty Acid Analysis (EDTA Blood)
• Fatty Acid Analysis (Dried Blood)
• HS-Omega-3 Index®
• HS-Trans Index®
• Blood Collection Kit (Trockenblut)
• EDTA Blood Shipping Material
• Laboratory Portal (Lab Portal)
• Omegametrix Method Licensing for Partner Laboratories

Quantifiable outcome

• HS-Omega-3 Index® 8-11% optimal range associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk, improved brain function, reduced inflammation, better skin health, improved joint health
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Karolinska InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious international research institution collaborating with Omegametrix on fatty acid research projects.
• Charité BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Europe's largest university hospitals, collaborating on fatty acid research and clinical studies.
• Universities of MunichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with LMU Munich dermatology clinic for research on skin conditions (acne) related to fatty acid status. Active research partnerships with Munich universities.
• Various international universities and institutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing research collaborations with multiple international academic institutions for fatty acid studies.
• Registered healthcare professionals (doctors, therapists, naturopaths)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of registered senders offering standardized fatty acid analysis to their patients. No costs or obligations to join. Registration allows sample assignment and correct result/invoice issuance.
• Veterinary practicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterinary professionals offering fatty acid testing services for dogs, cats, and horses using the Omegametrix Method.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SYNLAB: Europe's largest medical diagnostics services provider with a broad clinical laboratory menu including lipid and metabolic panels. Overlaps with Omegametrix in fatty acid / cardiovascular risk testing but as part of a much wider diagnostic portfolio, not specializing in standardized lipidomics.
• Labcorp: Major global clinical laboratory network offering fatty acid and metabolic panels. Comparable to Omegametrix as a destination for omega-3/lipid testing, but within an extremely broad menu and US-centric payer/reimbursement model.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global leader in bioanalytical testing services including food, pharma, and clinical diagnostics. Overlaps with Omegametrix in lipid-related analytical testing, particularly through clinical diagnostics and nutritional/food testing divisions.
• Quest Diagnostics: One of the largest clinical laboratory companies in the US, offering fatty acid profile tests alongside thousands of other assays. Overlaps with Omegametrix in lipid testing but at very different scale and breadth, serving primarily US clinicians and payers.
• Sonic Healthcare: Global medical diagnostics operator with extensive laboratory networks across Europe, Australia, and the US. Overlaps with Omegametrix in lipid and metabolic testing but competes as a broad-line incumbent rather than a niche specialty lab.
• LADR Der Laborverbund: German network of medical laboratories offering a broad menu of clinical diagnostics. Comparable to Omegametrix as a domestic medical lab competitor in Germany, but operating at significantly larger scale and with a much broader test catalog.

Others

• ARUP Laboratories: US academic reference laboratory offering esoteric and specialty testing including metabolic and lipid panels. Comparable to Omegametrix in its reference-lab, esoteric-test positioning, though far larger and serving a US clinical/research customer base.
• Metabolon: US-based metabolomics services company offering broad metabolite profiling using mass spectrometry. Technically adjacent to Omegametrix in lipidomics-adjacent analytical services, but operating in research/drug development rather than clinical diagnostics.

Direct peers

• Omega Quant Analytics: US-based specialty laboratory offering the HS-Omega-3 Index and related fatty acid testing using methodologies closely aligned with Omegametrix. Most directly comparable competitor in standardized omega-3/lipid index testing, primarily serving US clinicians and researchers.

Emerging players

• Biocrates Life Sciences: Austrian metabolomics company offering standardized metabolite quantification kits and services, including lipid panels. Comparable to Omegametrix in standardized small-molecule/lipid quantification with European roots, though primarily serving pharma research rather than clinical consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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