IRON STORAGE & FERRITIN
Ferritin is the protein used to store iron in the body: the dosage of this protein is an excellent indicator of the amount of iron available.
read moreWHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
IRON FER TEST is useful for checking the body’s iron reserves.
read moreTECH SPECS
IRON FER TEST is an immunochromatographic device that detects ferritin values in blood below the cut-off of 30 ng/mL.
| Specificity | 100% |
| Sensitivity | 85.2% |
| Accuracy | 96.6% |
CONTENT
- 1 test cassette
- 1 vial with dropper containing the diluent
- 2 sterile lancets
- 1 pipette for blood sampling
- 1 cleanser gauze
- instructions for use
USE PROCEDURE
- Draw a blood sample by using the sterile lancet provided;
- Collect the sample indicated with the black line by using the capillary pipette provided;
- Deposit the collected specimen into the sample well (S) indicated on the test cassette;
- Add 2 drops of the diluent and wait 5 minutes before reading the result.
RESULTS INTERPRETATION
| Negative | ferritin levels in the blood are above 30 ng/mL. Cases where the ferritin concentration is just below this value (27 ng/mL-29 ng/mL) can give a similar result. |
| Positive | ferritin value in blood is lower than the cut-off, it is necessary to consult your doctor. |
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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