{"product_id":"iron-deficiency-symptoms","title":"Iron Deficiency Test (Ferritin) | Finger-Prick Blood Test | Results in 10 Minutes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SELFCHECK Iron Level Test is registered with MHRA as a CE certified, in-vitro diagnostic medical device for self-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger-prick blood test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults at home in minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE certified for self-test use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 1 test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test is a manual, qualitative, immunochromatographic (lateral flow), self-test for the immunological detection of ferritin in a finger prick whole blood sample. The test is designed for use at home by members of the public to check for potential iron deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron deficiency anaemia is a common and significant health issue worldwide, particularly affecting women of childbearing age and pregnant women. It happens when the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells, and lower levels of haemoglobin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaemoglobin is the vital protein that carries oxygen around the body, and iron is a key component of it. Common signs of iron deficiency can include headaches, feeling tired, heart palpitations, and hair loss. While a full blood count is often used, measuring ferritin levels provides a straightforward and reliable way to identify iron deficiency anaemia. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron, and low levels may indicate reduced iron levels in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reduction in iron levels can occur for many reasons including, during pregnancy, periods of rapid growth, insufficient iron in your diet, poor absorption of iron, blood loss, menstruation, abnormal bleeding, or ulcers. Knowing you have a low iron level can help you seek advice from your doctor to reduce the risks of long-term health problems associated with iron deficiency anaemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime to result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test gives a result in 10 minutes at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA test for a single biomarker, such as ferritin, is not a diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot following the instructions exactly as written in the instructions for use may cause a false positive or false negative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not change your medication, diet or lifestyle solely on the basis of a self-test - always discuss your result with an appropriate healthcare professional first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is unsuitable if you have been diagnosed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/haemochromatosis\/\" title=\"NHS information on haemochromatosis\"\u003ehaemochromatosis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test has a cut-off of 20 ng\/mL of ferritin for a positive result and is calibrated to the WHO 19\/118 international standard. The test has an overall agreement of 98% (92.58-100%)* sensitivity of 100%, and specificity of 92.6% with laboratory tests for ferritin. Although this test is reliable for the detection of ferritin, all medical tests can give false positive or false negative results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT: These figures refer to the agreement of the SELFCHECK test with laboratory ferritin tests, and not to the accuracy of tests for the diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*95% confidence interval.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther information on iron deficiency anaemia from the NHS \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/iron-deficiency-anaemia\/\" title=\"Information from the NHS on iron deficiency anaemia\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/iron-deficiency-anaemia\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInformation for health care professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrinciple, performance data, and regulatory information on the SELFCHECK Iron Level Test for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-iron-level-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\" title=\"Information on the SELFCHECK Iron Level (Ferritin) Test for healthcare professionals\"\u003ehealth care professionals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/selfcheckmedical.com\/pages\/selfcheck-lyme-disease-test-data-sheet-for-hcps\" title=\"Information on the SELFCHECK Lyme Disease Test for healthcare professionals\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevised 14th April 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SELFCHECK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430535643188,"sku":"SCFER1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/1978\/7828\/files\/SCIRONFOP.png?v=1720552131","url":"https:\/\/selfchecktests.co.uk\/products\/iron-deficiency-symptoms","provider":"SELFCHECK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}