The Suresign Iron Deficiency Ferritin Test is a rapid test for the qualitative detection of ferrtin in human fingerstick blood for iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency occurs when the blood does not contain enough red blood cells and thus low levels of hemoglobin which is the major protein involved in oxygen transport around the body.
Anemia due to iron depletion is widely held in children and women of all ages but mainly in women who still have their periods.
Main signs of anemia are paleness, feeling tired, headaches, faster heartbeat or shortness of breath during exercise.
Depletion of iron which can happen during pregnancy, growth, in case iof insufficient iron intake, inadequate absorption or blood loss ( period, abnormal bleedings,ulcers etc) has tremendous effects on health.
How does the test work?
Ferritin is a protein and the primary form of iron stored in cells. An abnormal result means that the ferritin concentration in blood is lower than 30ng/ml and a possible iron deficiency.
*This test kit is intended to be used as a preliminary test only and repeatedly abnormal results should be discussed with a physician or medical professional