Iron deficiency, immediate at-home test

What is being investigated?

The iron and ferritin self-test serves as a preliminary assessment of the body's iron reserves . It measures ferritin , a protein that stores iron and serves as an indicator of the available amount of iron .

The test detects ferritin levels below the threshold of 30 ng/mL , thus enabling an initial assessment of potentially low iron reserves .

For whom might the test be useful?

This test can be used to check iron stores when a quick self-assessment is desired. It serves as a guideline and does not replace a medical examination.

Test principle and performance data

The IRON FER TEST is an immunochromatographic rapid test for determining ferritin in capillary blood.

Performance data of the test:

• Specificity: 100%
• Sensitivity: 85.2%
• Accuracy: 96.6%

implementation

The test is conducted entirely at home :

1. Taking a blood sample using the supplied sterile lancet
2. Taking up the blood sample with the capillary pipette (up to the mark)
3. Apply the sample to the designated well (S) of the test cassette.
4. Add 2 drops of thinner
5. Reading the result after 5 minutes

A line appears in the control area (C) indicating that the test was performed correctly.

Interpretation of the results

• Negative: The ferritin level is above 30 ng/mL . Values ​​just below this range (approx. 27–29 ng/mL) can lead to a similar result.
• Positive: The ferritin level is below the limit . In this case, it is recommended to have the result checked by a doctor .

The color or intensity of the test line is not relevant for the interpretation.

Scope of delivery

The test kit contains:

• 1 test cassette
• 1 dropper bottle with thinner
• 2 sterile lancets
• 1 capillary pipette for blood collection
• 1 antiseptic cleaning gauze
• Instructions for use