Nothing is more valuable than your health and your time. Take this rapid self-test from the comfort of your own home and acquire reliable results in a matter of minutes to determine if a visit to the doctor for vitamin D deficiency or toxicity related issues is required. - Find out if you have low vitamin D levels with a simple finger-prick blood test.
- Don't wait until you're diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency - prioritise your health today.
People who are commonly at risk of vitamin D deficiency include: - those who get tired easily
- those who have poor sun exposure
- those with a limited oral intake and/or impaired intestinal absorption of vitamin D
The main symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include: - always feeling tired
- no energy to do anything
- muscle pain & weakness
- bone & joint pain
Excess vitamin D can cause symptoms such as:
- nausea
- vomiting
- frequent urination
- increased thirst
- loss of appetite
- weakness
- confusion
- bone pain & kidney problems
Vitamin D deficiency has recently been recognised as a global epidemic and has been linked to severe conditions such as: - osteoporosis
- osteomalacia
- cardiovascular disease [CVD]
- complications in pregnancy
- diabetes
- depression
- autoimmune diseases
- flu [and other infectious diseases]
For this reason, the detection of vitamin D levels is now considered a medically crucial diagnostic screening test
94.1% sensitivity [10 - 100 ng/mL cut-off]
92% specificity
93.8% accuracy
Reliable result within 10 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions: Ferritin [iron] & Vitamin D rapid self-test kits
What types of rapid self-tests do you offer?
- We currently offer the Ferritin [iron] and Vitamin D rapid self-test kits to the Australian market
- New tests will be added periodically, so stay tuned for updates
- For any suggestions for new or innovative tests, contact us via the chat feature or contact form at www.omatec.com.au
For whom are these tests?
- The ferritin [iron] rapid self-test is for men, women and children of all ages, but it is most crucial for women still undergoing menstruation and suffering heavy blood loss, as well as children [ages 3-12] and adolescents [ages 13-19] who lack sufficient levels of iron due to poor dietary-intake of iron-rich foods [particularly red meats and poultry]
- The vitamin D rapid self-test is for those who are suffering from the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency or toxicity, or have suffered these in the past - especially those who are not receiving adequate sun exposure
Why should I take these tests?
- Iron deficiency, with or without concurrent anaemia, affects ~30% of the global population, making it the second-most widespread nutrient deficiency
- Despite the high physiological importance, deficiency of vitamin D is commonly reported around the world. Studies suggest that around one billion people worldwide suffer from vitamin D deficiency and approximately 50% of the world’s population are vitamin D insufficient, making it the number one blood deficiency in the world
Can’t I go to my GP or medical practitioner to have these done?
- Of course, you absolutely can go to your GP or medical practitioner for a detailed pathology report for ferritin and vitamin D levels in your blood, but
- When having suspicions of being iron or vitamin D deficient, or having excessively high levels of vitamin D, instead of taking time off of work to see a GP to acquire a pathology request for the necessary blood test, taking even more time off to have the test done before waiting 2-3 days for the results to be delivered and given to you by your GP - take these simple tests and find out now if a visit to the doctor is required
What is so special about these tests? What makes them unique?
- What’s special about these tests is that you can obtain accurate results within 5-10 minutes from the comfort of your own home.
- The unique characteristics of these test kits are that they facilitate convenience and efficiency of time
Do I need doctor supervision, or do I need to be in a medical facility to conduct these tests?
- No, all of our test kits are provided with full, detailed and easy-to-follow instructions to allow for ease of completion and accuracy of results and can be done at home [or any other place]
Are your rapid self-tests approved for the Australian market?
- Yes, our tests satisfy the strict criteria imposed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration [TGA] - the Australian government authority responsible for assessing, evaluating and monitoring products defined as ‘therapeutic goods’
Is a prescription needed to purchase these test kits and are they available to buy at a pharmacy?
- No, a doctor's or pharmacist's prescription is not needed to acquire and use our test kits
- No, the test kits are currently only available on OMATEC Solutions' official store and official eBay store
How often should I take a rapid self-test?
- For both the ferritin and vitamin D tests, these should be done at least once or twice a year to ensure sufficient, stable levels of both biomarkers
- For those suffering from iron deficiency anaemia [IDA] or other iron abnormalities, taking the ferritin test on a monthly basis will be optimal
- For those suffering from vitamin D deficiency or toxicity, or have suffered from these in the past - taking the vitamin D test every 2 or 3 months will be optimal
I am a doctor/pharmacist/aged-care specialist/other business organisation and need to order your tests in bulk and on a regular basis, is this possible?
- Yes, for bulk and professional order quantities - enquire within via the chat feature or contact form at www.omatec.com.au
What should I do if the product arrives damaged or is faulty?