Iron Deficiency Test

About this test

Key Benefits

• Quick Results: Get results within minutes

• Simple Testing: Easy finger-prick blood sample at home

• Key Marker: Measures ferritin (iron stores)

• Health Insight: Helps identify possible low iron levels

What This Test Measures

The test measures:

• Ferritin – A protein that stores iron, measured to reflect your body’s iron reserves

The result provides information about whether your iron levels may be low or within a normal range.

Who Should Take This Test?

Suitable for individuals who:

• Experience fatigue or low energy

• Have symptoms such as pale skin, headaches, or shortness of breath

• Want to monitor their iron levels

• Are at higher risk of iron deficiency

How It Works

• Order Your Kit: Purchase the test online

• Collect Your Sample: Take a small blood sample from your fingertip

• Run the Test: Apply the sample to the test cassette

• Read Results: View your result after approximately 5 minutes

Sample Collection

A small blood sample from a finger prick is used. The blood is collected with a pipette, placed on the test cassette, and mixed with a buffer solution. The result appears as colored lines and is read directly on the device.

Symptoms of Low Iron

Low iron levels may be associated with:

• Fatigue and low energy

• Pale skin

• Headaches

• Shortness of breath during activity

These symptoms can vary, and the test provides helpful information about your iron status.

Biomarkers included

• Ferritin: Ferritin is a protein that stores iron inside cells and serves as a key indicator of the body’s iron reserves. Measuring ferritin helps assess iron status: low ferritin is commonly associated with depleted iron stores and iron deficiency. Elevated ferritin can occur with iron overload, but it may also rise in response to inflammation, infection, liver disease, or other chronic conditions because f

How to prepare

Ensure the test kit is at room temperature before use. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water to improve blood flow to the fingertips. Do not open the sealed pouch until you are ready to perform the test immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Iron deficiency test carried out?

The test uses a simple finger-prick method. You clean your fingertip with the provided alcohol swab, use the lancet to obtain a small blood drop, and collect it with a pipette. You then place the blood into the test cassette, add the buffer solution, and read the results after exactly 5 minutes.

Who would benefit from testing their ferritin levels?

This test is highly beneficial for individuals at higher risk of low iron, including menstruating women, pregnant women, vegetarians and vegans, regular blood donors, athletes, and those experiencing symptoms like chronic fatigue or shortness of breath.

How quickly will I receive my results?

You will receive your results almost immediately. Once the blood sample and buffer solution are placed in the cassette, the colored lines will appear within 5 minutes. Do not interpret the results after 10 minutes have passed.

Customer reviews

4.8/5 (5)

• 5/5 — The instructions were straightforward and gave me peace of mind about my fatigue issues.
• 5/5 — Quick delivery and easy to use at home.
• 5/5 — Great for tracking my levels as a vegan.
• 4/5 — Good kit, but make sure your hands are really warm to get enough blood for the pipette. Results were clear though.
• 5/5 — Very simple to follow and the results were ready in minutes.