This test is a quick and easy way to screen for your levels of iron using a blood sample. It provides the result to indicate 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. It 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