Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia (25084AG) is a quick, accurate and easy-to-use self test for the detection of iron deficiency anaemia. Quick, accurate and easy-to-use self-test that can performed in the comfort of your own home.

Description

Quick, accurate and easy-to-use self-test that can performed in the comfort of your own home.

Anaemia due to iron depletion is widely held in children and women of all ages but mainly in women who still have their period (at least 20% suffer iron deficiency). Main signs as paleness, feeling tired, headaches, faster heartbeat or shortness of breath during exercise appear gradually and could go unnoticed. Therefore it is important to determine if the available iron is sufficient for the body’s needs.

Iron deficiency occurs when blood does not contain enough red cells and thus low levels of haemoglobin which is a major protein involved in oxygen transport in whole body. An important component of haemoglobin is iron. Depletion in iron, which can happen during pregnancy, growth, in case of insufficient iron intake, inadequate absorption or blood loss (periods, abnormal bleedings, ulcers etc) have tremendous effects on health.

Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia is a rapid immunodiagnostic test for the assessment of ferritin (a protein capable of storing iron in cells) from finger prick whole blood sample. Therefore Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia could be used for the screening of potential iron deficiency.

Caution: This test is not appropriate for patient suspected of or suffering from hemochromatosis.

The box contains the material necessary to perform a test:

  • 1 sealed aluminium pouch containing: 1 test device, 1 plastic pipette and 1 desiccant bag.
  • 1 sterile lancet for blood sampling.
  • 1 dropper bottle containing 1 ml of diluent.
  • 1 instruction leaflet.

All our Check4® range of self-test products are:

  • CE-Marked for home self-test use
  • Made and Evaluated in France
  • Easy-to-use and easy to read results
  • Accurate and trust worthy
  • Quick with results in a matter of minutes

Product Specification

Specification Type Specification Value
Product Range Self-Tests
Product Code 2°C to 30°C
Product Name Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Product Category Health Condition Tests
Product Analyte Ferritin
Product Size 1 x 1 Test
Product Storage 2°C to 30°C
How does the Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia test work?

Ferritin is a protein and the primary form of iron stored inside cells. A positive result means that ferritin concentration in blood is lower than 20ng/mL and a possible iron deficiency.

When should the Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia test be used?

The Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia test must be performed in case of symptoms like paleness, feeling tired, headaches, faster heartbeat or shortness of breath during exercise mainly when pregnant or in case of copious periods.

The test can be used at any time of the day but must not be performed in case of diseases, acute inflammations or in case of spleen or liver injury. Positive results could be obtained even in case of no iron deficiency situation.

Can the result be incorrect?

The results are accurate as far as the instructions are carefully respected. Nevertheless, the result can be incorrect if the Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia test gets wet before test performing or if the quantity of blood dispensed in the sample well is not sufficient. The plastic pipette provided in the box allows making sure the collected blood volume is correct.

How do you interpret the test if the colour and the intensity of the lines are different?

The colour and intensity of the lines have no importance for result interpretation. The lines should only be homogeneous and clearly visible. The test should be considered as negative whatever the colour intensity of the test line.

What is the line that appears under the mark C (Control) for?

When this line appears, it only means that the test was performing well.

If I read the result after 15 minutes, will the result be reliable?

No. The result should be read within 10 minutes after adding the diluent. The result is reliable up to 15 minutes.

What do I have to do if the result is positive?

If the result is positive, it means that the ferritin level in blood is lower than the norm (20ng/mL) and that you should consult a doctor to show the test result. Then, the doctor will decide whether additional analysis should be performed.

What do I have to do if the result is negative?

If the result is negative, it means that the ferritin level is higher than 20ng/mL and is within the norm. However, if the symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

How accurate is the Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia test?

The Check4® Iron Deficiency Anaemia test is accurate and has been used for more than 10 years by professionals in the field. Evaluation reports show a result correlation of at least 98% with reference methods. Although this test is reliable, false positive or false negative results could be obtained.

Where can I find out more information or get further assistance on iron deficiency anaemia?

For more information on iron deficiency anaemia you can visit the below:

  • https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/