Prima Iron FER Test x1

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Self-test for the detection of ferritin levels in whole blood samples.

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.

Iron is an essential metal for our body and it is essential for the transport of oxygen in the blood, for the multiplication of cells and for building the structure of tissues and organs. However, if in excess, it turns out to be toxic: this is why our body has a system to introduce iron from the outside and keep it stored inside the cells in a non-excessive form – and therefore non-toxic. Low levels of ferritin in the blood indicate the absence of iron in the deposits, a condition that precedes the development of anemia.

WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?

IRON FER TEST is useful for checking the body’s iron reserves.

A decrease in blood ferritin levels can be caused by conditions and diseases such as anemia, pregnancy, bleeding, impaired iron absorption and tuberculosis.

TECH 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
  

Directions

USE PROCEDURE

1. Draw a blood sample by using the sterile lancet provided;
2. Collect the sample indicated with the black line by using the capillary pipette provided;
3. Deposit the collected specimen into the sample well (S) indicated on the test cassette;
4. 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.

F.A.Q.

What happens if the results reading time is not met?


The test has been carried out correctly when the instructions for use are followed. It includes the reading time and the interpretation of the results shown at the "RESULTS INTERPRETATION" section of the instructions for use.

How to prove that the test worked correctly?


A colored line will appear at the control region (C) on the test device, showing that the test performed correctly. The absence of the colored line suggests to repeat the test with a new device and a new sample.


How to interpret the test if the control and test lines have different intensities?


The color and intensity of the lines do not affect the interpretation of the result. The test has to be considered positive regardless of the color intensity of the test line (T).


BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Wick M, Pingerra W, Lehmann P, Iron metabolism: diagnosis and therapy of anemias, 5th ed, Vienna, New York: Springer Verlag, 2003; p. 151.
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3. Kaltwasser JP, Werner E. Diagnosis and clinical evaluation of iron overload. Baillieres Clin Haematol 1989; 2; 363-89.
4. Baynes RD, Cook JD. Current issues in iron deficiency. Curr Opin Hematol 1996; 3:145-9.
5. Lee MH, Means RT Jr. Extremely elevated serum ferritin levels in a university hospital: associated diseases and clinical significance. Am J Med 1996; 98:566-71.