Iron Deficiency Rapid At-Home Test
Iron Deficiency Rapid At-Home Test
Measure the amount of iron stored in your body to investigate anemia.
Chromacare's Iron Deficiency Test is a quantitative rapid test that measures Ferritin levels in 10 minutes using Chromacare's Smartphone App! Check Your Ferritin Levels easily & conveniently at home.
- Check for abnormal ferritin levels
- Straightforward and convenient results at home
- Regularly monitor your iron stores using the Chromacare App
How does this work?
How does this work?
With a small amount of blood and our proprietary Smartphone App Reader, you get your Ferritin Levels straight to your phone in minutes.
The Chromacare App will walk you through the simple test taking procedure, and all of your test results will be stored within your profile for easy tracking over time.
What's Included
What's Included
A profile on the Chromacare App is required to begin a test. Your Test Kit contains all the tools you will need to take your test!
The purchase and completion of your test will unlock personalized health recommendations, and the ability to share results directly with your physician.
Delivery & Shipping
Delivery & Shipping
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Is this test for you?
You may be at an increased risk of iron-deficiency anemia if you:
- Follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
- Are an endurance athlete
- Have recently lost a high volume of blood
- Are pregnant, or are of menstruating age
- Are above the age of 65
Our simple blood test measures your ferritin levels (or, how much iron is stored in your body) and can tell you whether your stored iron is low. These results will empower you to address your iron health, and if necessary, monitor your treatment to restore your iron levels over time.
Ferritin (Iron)
Biomarker FAQ
What is Ferritin and why is it important?
Ferritin is the main iron storage protein in the body. Ferritin mostly exists within cells, but a small amount can be found circulating in the bloodstream, referred to as serum ferritin.
Testing your ferritin levels gives you a measure of the amount of iron stored in your body.
Iron is involved in the immune system, metabolism, cognitive function, oxygen transportation, hormone health, the cell life cycle, and more. As with many nutrients, iron needs to be in a balance for optimal health; both too little and too much iron have negative effects on the body.
What can I learn from this at-home blood test?
When you take a Ferritin Test, you are receiving your serum ferritin levels.
Serum ferritin levels help identify iron depletion, even before anemia develops, allowing for early intervention.
If anemia is identified, tracking your ferritin levels over time allows you to manage your treatment and ensure you are progressing towards normal iron levels.
Do I need to fast before taking this test?
For our Ferritin Test, no fasting is required prior to testing. It is a good idea to stay hydrated, and maintain your typical levels of food and beverage intake.
What are the symptoms of low iron (ferritin)?
- Fatigue and weakness
- Chronic Headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Ringing in your ears
- Leg Pain
- Irritability
- Glossitis (inflammation of the tongue)
- Angular Somatitis
- Pica (desire to eat non-food items)
- Blue Sclera (white of the eye)
I have an abnormal result, should I be concerned?
Receiving results outside the normal range is not uncommon. The level of concern is based on the degree to which your result is outside the normal range.
We always recommend your results be shared with all of your health practitioners so any necessary steps for treatment can be considered.
How can I improve my Ferritin levels?
Treatment options vary greatly depending on the underlying issue that is causing your low ferritin levels (low iron stores).
The primary method of increasing ferritin is by increasing the level of iron absorption during digestion. Therefore nutritional changes and supplements may be recommended.
Though low ferritin often indicates iron deficiency, there are other conditions that can also produce this result such as anemia of chronic disease (also known as anemia of inflammation). This is why consultation and proper diagnosis by your doctor is an essential part of determining which treatments will be best for you.
Where can I learn more about this test and how it impacts my health?
Check out our Wellness Hub for articles and resources related to your Ferritin Test results.