About Iron Deficiency and Ferritin
Our high-quality ferritin test can detect signs of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is particularly common in women during menstruation and in children and can have serious health consequences. Our test measures the level of ferritin (S-ferritin) in your blood and provides a clear picture of your iron balance. If the result is below the limit of 30 ng/ml, this may indicate a possible iron deficiency and be accompanied by symptoms such as pallor, fatigue, headaches, and shortness of breath during physical exertion. Sufficient iron reserves are important for the body to produce enough hemoglobin and red blood cells, which supply tissues with oxygen and provide energy. Take care of your health and ensure a balanced iron level and optimal well-being by ordering our ferritin test today.
Instructions
The test can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Ensure that the test is used before the expiry date and kept in the sealed pouch until use.
- Before performing the test, wash your hands thoroughly and allow the test cassette to reach room temperature.
- Remove the lancet cap. Clean the fingertip with the provided alcohol swab.
- Press the lancet onto your finger to take a blood sample, then massage your finger to obtain a drop of blood.
- Use the pipette to draw up the blood and place it into the test cassette.
- Wait for the colored lines to appear and add one drop of buffer solution.
- The result can be read after 5 minutes. The result must not be read after 10 minutes.
