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Iron Deficiency Test
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  • Iron Deficiency Test
  • Iron Deficiency Test
Iron Deficiency Test

Iron Deficiency Test

Rapid home test to check for Iron deficiency

£7.99

✓ Measures ferritin levels to assess your iron stores

✓ Helps identify iron deficiency and related conditions

✓ Supports early detection of low iron levels

✓ Results in just 5 minutes

Checking your iron status has never been easier. A quick and convenient way to check for possible iron deficiency from the comfort of your home.

Who is this test for?

You should consider taking an iron deficiency test if you're experiencing symptoms such as persistent fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, frequent headaches, cold hands and feet, brittle nails, hair loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, or unusual cravings for non-food items (known as pica). You may also be at a higher risk of iron deficiency if you are pregnant, experience heavy menstrual bleeding, are underweight, follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or have a condition that affects your body's ability to absorb iron.

What is in the test?

  • Test cassette
  • Instructions for use
  • Alcohol wipe
  • Plaster
  • Lancet
  • Buffer solution
  • Capillary dropper
  • You will require a timer

How do you perform the test?

(Read the instructions)

Using the test is simple and takes just a few minutes:

  1. Wash your hands and prepare the test components.
  2. Collect a small finger-prick blood sample using the sterile lancet provided.
  3. Transfer the blood to the test cassette using the capillary dropper.
  4. Add one drop of buffer to the sample well.
  5. Read your result after 5 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.

Results & when to seek advice

Normal: Ferritin concentration within the normal range

This result indicates that your ferritin level is within the normal range. This suggests that your body's iron stores are likely to be adequate and there is no indication of iron deficiency based on this test alone.

Abnormal: Low ferritin concentration

This result indicates that your ferritin level is lower than the normal range, which may suggest iron deficiency. We recommend discussing your result with your GP or another healthcare professional, who may advise further assessment or testing.

Invalid: Test error – repeat with a new test

The control line (C) did not appear, which means the test is invalid and the result cannot be interpreted.

Why is it important?

Your body needs iron to make healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells contain a substance called haemoglobin, which transports oxygen around the body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow and organ function. Anaemia is caused by lack of haemoglobin. Iron deficiency is caused by lack of iron. Iron deficiency with anaemia is caused by both a lack of iron and a lack of haemoglobin. The amount of iron you need is:• 8.7mg a day for men aged 19 and over• 14.8mg a day for women aged 19 to 49• 8.7mg a day for women aged 50 and over. Women having periods after the age of 50 may need the same amount of iron as women aged 19 to 49.