{"title":"Vitamin \u0026 iron tests","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinger-prick tests for vitamin D and iron deficiency (ferritin) – results in 5–10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vitamin-d-test","title":"Vitamin D Rapid Test (blood)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finger-prick rapid test that measures your blood vitamin D (25(OH)D) level and places it in one of four categories: deficiency, insufficiency, sufficiency or excess. Result in 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, so it matters for bones, muscles and teeth. In Northern and Central Europe there is too little sunlight from autumn to spring, so deficiency is common. It can go unnoticed for a long time and later show up as fatigue, bone or muscle pain and weakness. Higher-risk groups include older people, people who spend little time outdoors, people with darker skin, people with overweight, pregnant women and people with bowel conditions. The test helps you check your vitamin D status and, if needed, discuss supplement dosage with a doctor or pharmacist. Excess is usually linked to taking too much supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: 94.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecificity: 93.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLancet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapillary dropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFatigue, muscle weakness or pain, frequent colds and low mood, especially in autumn and winter. The symptoms are non-specific, so a test is the most reliable way to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the test done at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou prick your fingertip with the lancet, collect a drop of blood with the capillary dropper, add it to the test with two drops of buffer and compare the line with the colour card after 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do if the test shows a deficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTalk to your doctor or pharmacist about the right vitamin D dose. 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Typical signs are tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath on exertion, pale skin, dizziness, hair loss and brittle nails. Higher-risk groups include women with heavy periods, pregnant women, children and teenagers during growth spurts, vegetarians, blood donors and people with digestive conditions. If the result is low or symptoms continue, see a doctor to find the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: 95.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 96.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecificity: 91.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapillary dropper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol swab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLancet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the symptoms of iron deficiency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiredness, weakness, dizziness, pale skin, cold hands and feet, hair loss or brittle nails. 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