Iron Deficiency Test
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The Iron Deficiency Test is a blood test that measures the level of ferritin in your blood.
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron and releases it when your body needs it.
This test is used to assess your body's iron stores and help diagnose iron deficiency anaemia or other conditions related to abnormal iron levels.
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Who is this test for?
You should consider an iron deficiency test if you experience symptoms such as:
- Persistent fatigue and weakness
- Pale skin
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Cold hands and feet
- Brittle nails
- Unusual cravings for non-food items (pica)
- Frequent headaches
- Hair loss
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
You are more likely to be iron deficient if you are underweight, pregnant or experience heavy menstrual bleeding.
What is in the test?
- Test cassette
- Instructions for use
- Alcohol wipe
- Plaster
- Lancet
- Buffer solution
- Capillary dropper
- You will require a timer
How do you perform the test?
Results
Normal: Normal concentration of ferritin
This result means that the Ferritin concentration in blood is normal and that there is no potential iron deficiency.
Abnormal: Low concentration of ferritin
This result means that the ferritin concentration in blood is too low and you may be iron deficient.
Invalid: Testing error. Repeat with a new test
The control line (C) fails to appear. Review the instructions and repeat with a new test kit.
Want to know more?
Your body needs iron to make healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells contain a substance called haemoglobin, which transports oxygen around the body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow and organ function.
Anaemia is caused by lack of haemoglobin. Iron deficiency is caused by lack of iron. Iron deficiency with anaemia is caused by both a lack of iron and a lack of haemoglobin.
The amount of iron you need is:
• 8.7mg a day for men aged 19 and over
• 14.8mg a day for women aged 19 to 49
• 8.7mg a day for women aged 50 and over
Women having periods after the age of 50 may need the same amount of iron as women aged 19 to 49.