Iron deficiency

At-home self-test to identify iron deficiency and anemia.

About

The Iron Deficiency Test is a finger-prick blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron inside your cells.

 

Your body needs iron to make healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells contain a substance called hemoglobin, which transports oxygen around the body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow and organ function.

 

Anemia is caused by lack of hemoglobin. Iron deficiency is caused by lack of iron. Iron deficiency with anemia is caused by both a lack of iron and a lack of hemoglobin.

 

The following individuals are at greater risk of having or developing iron deficiency:

 

  • People who are underweight
  • People who experience heavy menstrual bleeding
  • People who are pregnant
  • People who have issues with food absorption, such as those with inflammatory bowel disease or who have had certain gastrointestinal surgical procedures

 

Price: 11.99 EUR. The pack contains one (1) test.

Symptoms to look out for:

  • Tiredness or lack of energy
  • Weakness
  • Pale skin
  • Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
  • Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
  • Brittle nails
  • Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch
  • Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia

Instructions:

All these tests can be conducted from the comfort of home, saving time and money, and delivering results within a few minutes.

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