Iron Deficiency (Ferritin Levels) Self Testing Kit

Description

Did you know that? 

• Iron deficiency is the commonest form of malnutrition world wide
• More common in pregnant women and as a result of blood loss or poor diet
• Iron is needed to make haemoglobin that is present in red blood cells. This is needed to carry oxygen in the blood
• Lack of Haemoglobin is called anaemia
• Having Vitamin C at the same time as you eat iron rich foods helps absorption of iron
• Ferritin levels are measured to indicate iron deficiency
• Can be treated by improving your diet or by taking replacement iron tablets

When should you test yourself for Iron deficiency

• If you suspect you have iron deficiency
• If you get  symptoms as follows
  • Fatigue or tiredness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Looking pale
  • Irritability
  • Increased heart rate
  • Sore tongue
  • Bleeding from any region

Why our Iron deficiency test

• Our test is a rapid test 
• It measures ferritin
• It can be done at home without a visit to the GP
• It utilises your  blood from a pin prick
• The results are reliable and accurate
• They are available within 10 minutes