Date:
June 12, 2024
Category:
Iron Deficiency (Ferritin) Rapid Test (blood)
A rapid test to evaluate the body's iron stores based on blood ferritin levels. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron and releases it when the body needs it.
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About the condition
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional disorders; over time, it can lead to anemia. The most common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath during exertion, pale skin, dizziness, hair loss, and brittle nails. Higher risk groups include women with heavy menstrual periods, pregnant women, children and adolescents during growth spurts, vegetarians, blood donors, and people with gastrointestinal diseases. A ferritin test helps assess iron stores; if the result is low or symptoms persist, consult a doctor, as it is important to identify the cause of the deficiency.
Ingredients
- Test cassette
- Capillary dropper
- Buffer
- Alcohol-soaked swab
- Lancet
- Package leaflet
Instructions
- Wash your hands with soap and rinse with clean warm water.
- Keep the bag at room temperature before opening it. Open the foil bag and remove the cartridge.
- Carefully detach and discard the detached lancet cap.
- Wipe the tip of the middle or ring finger with an alcohol-soaked swab to prepare the puncture site.
- Press the lancet with the side from which the cap was removed against the fingertip (preferably on the side of the ring finger). After use, the tip automatically and securely retracts.
- Keeping your arm lowered, massage the pierced fingertip to make a drop of blood appear. Wipe off the first drop of blood.
- Without pressing on the head of the capillary dropper, attach it to the blood that has been squeezed. The capillarity of the capillary allows the blood to enter the capillary dropper up to the line indicated on the capillary dropper.
If the line is not reached, you can massage the finger again to squeeze out more blood. Try as much as possible to avoid air bubbles. - Squeeze the head of the dropper and draw blood into the sample well of the cartridge.
- Wait until all the blood has dripped into the well. Unscrew the cap of the buffer bottle and add 1 drop of buffer to the sample well of the cartridge.
- Wait until the coloured line(s) appear. Check the results after 5 minutes. After 10 min, do not check the results again.
Results
| Normal | Two coloured lines appear. Both T (test) and C (control) lines appear. This result means that the concentration of ferritin in the blood is normal and there is no possible iron deficiency. |
| Abnormal | One coloured line appears. Only the control line (C) appears. This result means that the concentration of ferritin in the blood is too low. You should consult your doctor as this may be due to iron deficiency. |
| INVALID | The control line does not appear. The most likely reasons for the non-appearance of the reference line are insufficient sample quantity or an incorrect procedure. Revise the procedure and repeat the test with a new test. If the problem persists, stop using the test kit and contact your local distributor. |
Informative video
Instruction leaflet
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Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of iron deficiency?
The most common are fatigue, weakness, dizziness, pale skin, cold hands and feet, hair loss, or brittle nails. These symptoms are also characteristic of other conditions, so it is worth getting checked.
What is ferritin?
Ferritin is a protein in which the body stores iron. Its level in the blood reflects iron stores, so a low ferritin level often indicates iron deficiency even before anemia develops.
Can ferritin deficiency lead to hair loss?
Yes, low iron stores are a common cause of hair loss, especially in women. If the test shows a deficiency, consult a doctor for further investigation and treatment.
Where to buy the Testera test?
Testera tests are sold in pharmacies, retail chains, and petrol stations in several European countries. Want to sell Testera products in your country? Contact us – we will offer terms of cooperation.
Rapid tests are for preliminary screening and do not replace a doctor’s consultation.