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Iron Deficiency Rapid Test

Iron Deficiency Rapid Test

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Check for Iron deficiency with our rapid home Ferritin test using the latest lateral flow technology to get results in less than 5 minutes.

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  • Same day dispatch on orders placed by midday
  • 14-day cancellation period if you change your mind
  • Easy-to-use test kit, no need to send sample.

What's included?

1 x Test cassette

1 x Single-use buffer

1 x Sterile lancet

1 x Instructions

2 x Alcohol pad

1 x Capillary dropper

Note: You will require a method of timing the process.

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Description

The at-home Iron Deficiency test helps you get a fast indication of your Ferritin levels and if you may be anaemic.

This test is ideal for detecting Iron deficiency which can be associated with many symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, lack of energy, feeling cold, poor nails or numbness.

Monitoring your Iron level as a key marker helps to determine if taking supplements would be an important part of your health regime.

Symptoms

Monitoring your Iron levels on a regular basis can prevent untreated symptoms from getting worse which include:

  • Fainting
  • Paleness
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath during exercise
  • Weakened immune system
  • Faster heartbeat
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How It Works

This test uses a small sample of blood in a compact testing kit which is mailed directly to you. In the box, there will be full instructions provided on how to complete the sample and testing process in 5 minutes.

The easy-to-use CE-approved testing kit is shipped within 24 business hours.

Items Tested

Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. Our home ferritin test helps you understand how much iron your body is storing and if you have iron deficiency.

▶ Ferritin levels less than 30ng/mL indicates and Iron Deficiency or Insufficiency.

▶ The test provides results based on Normal or Abnormal/Deficient basis. Deficient results can then be used to request a secondary test or consult further medical advice.

Science

Ferritin is a large spherical protein consisting of 24 noncovalently linked subunits with a molecular weight of approximately 450 KD. One molecule of ferritin is capable of binding between 4000 and 5000 atoms of iron, making ferritin the major iron storage protein for the body (1). The concentration of ferritin is proportional to the total iron stores in the body, resulting in serum ferritin concentrations becoming a diagnostic tool in the evaluation of iron status.

In most normal adults, serum ferritin concentrations vary with age and sex. There is no sex difference until the onset of puberty, at which time ferritin concentrations rise, particularly in males. There is a significant positive correlation between age and serum ferritin concentrations in females but not in males (1-2).

Patients with iron deficiency anaemia have serum ferritin concentration of approximately one-tenth of normal subjects, while patients with iron overload (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis) have serum ferritin concentrations much higher than normal. Studies also suggest that serum ferritin provides a sensitive means of detecting iron deficiency at an early stage (2).

▶ REFERENCES:

  1. McPherson RA, Pincus MR eds: Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2007:506
  2. Cappellinin MD, Lo SF, Swickels DW: Hemoglobin, iron, bilirubin. In: Rafai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer CT, eds. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. 6th ed. Elsevier Saunders; 2018:719-775
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See what our users think!

“I was able to test from the comfort of my own home using the Rapid Iron Deficiency test. The kit was super easy to use and took a maximum of 10 minutes to complete. Don’t let tiredness take over your life, get your kit today!”

FAQs

Are your health tests scientifically validated?

Yes, all the health tests we offer on our site are scientifically validated, easy-to-use, and delivered to your front door.

Do I need to visit a health practice for this testing?

No, all of our health tests come with complete instructions so you can complete the tests at home quickly and easily. This means you can get a faster result with minimal fuss! Why not complete regular testing to understand your health entirely.

How often should I complete a health test?

We recommend to our clients to complete health tests once or twice a year, as they are the fastest way to get easy-to-understand results that you can act on. Completing them frequently means you always understand how your health is doing and can amend your diet and lifestyle if things are not improving.

What health tests do you offer?

Although the products can vary for different regions, we currently have an extensive range on offer. We have blood allergy and intolerance testing, hair sensitivity testing, urine sample liver function testing, urine kidney testing and many more.