This test is a quick and easy way to screen for your levels of iron using a blood sample.
This test provides a result to indicate the current levels of iron in your blood:
- Gives a result for iron levels
- Simple finger-prick lateral flow test
- Rapid results in 10 minutes, no need to send to a lab
- CE marked for home use
- Clinically tested accuracy
This rapid test will give you a good indication of your ferritin levels.
This test is suited to anyone who would like to quickly get an indication of current iron levels in blood.
Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia are related to decreased oxygen delivery to the entire body and may include:
Being pale or having yellow "sallow" skin
- Unexplained fatigue or lack of energy
- Shortness of breath or chest pain, especially with activity
- Unexplained generalized weakness
- Rapid heartbeat
- Pounding or "whooshing" in the ears
- Headache, especially with activity
- Craving for ice or clay - "picophagia"
- Sore or smooth tongue
- Brittle nails or hair loss
What's included:
- Test cassette
- Capillary dropper
- Buffer
- Alcohol pad
- Lancet
- Plaster