Iron deficiency test

Test for iron deficiency easily at home with an iron deficiency test

Iron deficiency is among the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. Iron deficiency without anemia occurs in approximately 25% of fertile women. With Quicktest Iron Deficiency Test You can quickly and easily check yourself if you suffer from iron deficiencyYou will have the answer within 10 minutes. Our iron deficiency test measures the level of the protein ferritin in the blood and indicates positive for iron deficiency when the iron level is below 20ng/mL.The test consists of a home testing kit and is done by taking blood from a fingertip prick. Note: Quicktest iron deficiency test does not make a diagnosis, it is used to provide an indication. Always talk to a doctor for further clinical investigation, diagnosis and medical measures.

What is iron deficiency and what causes it?

Iron is needed for the body to form hemoglobin, a protein in the blood that transports oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and brain, among other things. If you have an iron deficiency, it means that your body has difficulty producing hemoglobin, which is a protein that transports oxygen around the body. You can have a low iron level but at the same time a good Hb level (Hemoglobin level) and iron deficiency does not have to mean anemia (i.e. reduced ability of the blood to absorb oxygen due to a lack of red blood cells). However, an untreated iron deficiency over a long period of time will lead to low Hb. Iron deficiency can be caused by many things, such as heavy menstruation, stomach ulcers, intestinal diseases, gluten intolerance or other conditions. Women who suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding and those who eat a one-sided diet often suffer from iron deficiency. If you have lost a lot of blood in an accident, you can also have an iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is usually not life-threatening, but it does impair your quality of life. Click here to read more about iron deficiency.

Common symptoms of iron deficiency

Symptoms can be consistent with several different diseases or deficiencies, but Typical symptoms of iron deficiency are fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, pale face, feeling cold, headaches, "Restless legs", dry skin and hair loss. An undetected iron deficiency can result in blood deficiency (anemia). Publication information Fact-checked 2024-08-23 by Leg Doctor Fredrik Lönnqvist Leg Nurse

Iron deficiency is common. Women are particularly affected, but men can also develop this deficiency. This test measures ferritin levels, which reflect the body's iron stores. When iron stores are low, symptoms can be diffuse and may be confused with other conditions. Common symptoms include fatigue, lack of energy and anxiety.

Fredrik Lönnquist

Licensed Physician