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Anaemia Test Kit Iron Deficiency Ferritin Testing Blood Anemia Test One Step (1 Test)
£4.49
- Detects levels at 30ng/ml which indicates possible iron deficiency
- Simple and easy to use test for use in your own home
- Contains all you need to carry out the test
- Results in 5 minutes
- Fully CE marked for self-testing
Last updated on December 7, 2022 1:08 pm
Additional information
Units | 1.00 count |
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Country of origin | China |
Brand | One Step |
by Dahlia
The blood dropper was bad and was blocked. We couldn’t get blood out.
by witchie
Easy no mess no waiting for doctors results x will now get back on my iron x retest in couple of weeks xxx
Easy accurate and inexpensive
by SUSAN
5 stars Good value product
by Tony
Have bought several of these to keep check on my anemia
Easy to use as long as you follow the instructions carefully
Results can sometimes be a little indecisive
by Maura C.
I couldn’t wait for my blood test results to come from the Dr so I bought one and it came back that I have an iron deficiency. Not long after doing the test I got a call from the dr’s to tell me they are putting me on iron.
by Beaniesq
Why you might need this test:
Ferritin is a protein need to store iron in the blood. If ferritin is lower than 20, You might have symptoms of anaemia such as fatigue, restless legs, breathlessness, weakness, lightheadedness, ringing ears (aka tinnitus).
Who gets anaemia?
Women are more prone especially those with heavy periods and during/after pregnancy.
Those who consume a lot of caffeine throughout the day, as caffeine inhibits the absorption of iron from food by up to 90%
Vegans and vegetarians
People who take ‘heartburn’ medications such as Lansoprazole, Omeprazole and Esomeprazole, which reduce secretions of stomach acid and thus inhibit absorption of iron, b12 etc from the diet.
My experience with this kit:
It’s a little bit of a faff to get the blood in the tiny tube but if you follow the instructions carefully and make sure your hands are warm, you will get enough blood for it to fill.
First time I did the test there was just the control line – the test line was none existent. This confirmed my suspicion that my ferritin levels were really low.
Made a supreme effort for 6 months to take a good quality iron supplement and drop caffeinated drinks, plus reduce my dose of omeprazole where possible to give my body a fighting chance.
Second time round I got a pretty clear test line showing that my ferritin levels were above 20.
I’m really glad I bought this test and have recommended it to others based on my experience. It’s so much more convenient than traipsing to the doctors. Sadly the NHS is heaving under the strain at the moment so I think that for those of us that can afford to help ourselves with tests like this without wasting a precious appointment, it’s a good thing to do.
Thanks for reading
by Amazon Customer
The first test I purchased was during the heat wave and I had great difficulty filling up the pipette with the required amount of blood. Due to the heat drying up the blood too quickly. So as I only added half the requirement my test showed Iron levels were low. I bought a 2nd test and made sure I got the full amount of blood needed. And it came back clear. Too me this shows the tests do work. And are well worth the money.
by elmsie
***Only use this test as an indicator*** Quick and easy to use. Test showed deficiency so I booked blood test with doctors. Test result come back as borderline.