{"product_id":"jarnbristtest","title":"Iron deficiency test","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTest for iron deficiency easily at home with an iron deficiency test\u003c\/h2\u003e\nIron deficiency is among the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. Iron deficiency without anemia occurs in approximately 25% of fertile women. \u003cstrong\u003eWith Quicktest Iron Deficiency Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e You can quickly and easily check yourself if you suffer from iron deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003eYou will have the answer within 10 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/strong\u003eThe test consists of a home testing kit and is done by taking blood from a fingertip prick. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNote: 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.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is iron deficiency and what causes it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\nIron 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. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you have an iron deficiency, it means that your body has difficulty producing hemoglobin, which is a protein that transports oxygen around the body. \u003c\/strong\u003eYou 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 \u003cem\u003eanemia\u003c\/em\u003e (i.e. reduced ability of the blood to absorb oxygen due to a lack of red blood cells). \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, an untreated iron deficiency over a long period of time will lead to low Hb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nIron 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/jarnbrist\/\"\u003eClick here to read more about iron deficiency.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon symptoms of iron deficiency\u003c\/h2\u003e\nSymptoms can be consistent with several different diseases or deficiencies, but \u003cstrong\u003eTypical symptoms of iron deficiency are fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, pale face, feeling cold, headaches, \"Restless legs\", \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edry skin and hair loss\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eAn undetected iron deficiency can result in blood deficiency (anemia).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nFact-checked 2024-08-23 by\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/om-oss\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeg Doctor Fredrik Lönnqvist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeg Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375003804032,"sku":"JAR701","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_jarnbrist_v4.jpg?v=1770665908","url":"https:\/\/quicktest.se\/en-be\/products\/iron-deficiency-test","provider":"Quicktest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}