YOUR RESULT
Read it with the guide.
Read 5 minutes after running the test; follow the supplied reading window.
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SHIFT HEALTH · Self-test
Iron Deficiency Self-test
This finger-prick self-test checks ferritin, a marker of stored iron. A low result needs its cause understood; it is not a full blood count or a reason to start iron blindly.
SampleFinger-prick blood sample
ResultRead after 5 minutes
AvailabilityOut of stock
Home self-testing, supplied through our testing partner.
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WHAT IT IS
What it checks, explained.
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. Checking it provides information about iron stores, which is different from counting red blood cells or measuring haemoglobin.
This kit gives a home ferritin screening result. It does not provide a full blood count, a full iron profile or an investigation of why iron might be low.
- Ferritin
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YOUR REASON
Why it might be useful.
If you are concerned about iron status, this is a focused marker to understand. Tiredness has many possible causes, so a test should support a sensible conversation rather than turn every low-energy day into a supplement purchase.
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HOW IT WORKS
The evidence. The limits.
Collect a finger-prick sample, add it to the device and use the one drop of buffer specified for this kit. Read after five minutes and follow the supplied interpretation guide.
These independent sources explain the health context. They do not endorse this particular product.
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USING IT WELL
Use it with the right advice.
Ask your GP about suspected iron deficiency, especially in men, where finding the reason for low iron matters. If you already take iron or have an iron-storage disorder, get advice before testing or changing supplements.
People exploring a ferritin self-test as part of understanding their iron status.
Follow the instructions supplied with your own kit. Sample amounts and reading times are product-specific; the steps below show the important differences.
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WHAT YOU GET
Your kit and service.
A home self-test kit with the collection materials and result guide listed below. You run and read the test yourself. Laboratory analysis, a diagnosis and a clinical consultation are not included.
- Self-test device
- Lancet and blood collection equipment
- Buffer solution
- Instructions and result guide
Price TBC. Zero stock. The full final specification, price and delivery details will be available before you can place an order.
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THE SHIFT VIEW
Why we include it.
We include a targeted home check while keeping the important next question visible: why might iron stores be low? The separate iron supplement is not an automatic follow-on purchase.
You can keep using My Timber without buying a test, supplement or bundle. If a GP assessment or a different product better answers your question, that is the better next step.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple steps.
Clear instructions.
A quick overview of the current product information. Your kit’s leaflet gives the full preparation, sample amounts and reading window; follow it when testing.
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Receive your kit.
Once ordering opens, the delivery charge and timing will be clear before payment.
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Collect your sample.
Use the supplied lancet and collection equipment to obtain the blood sample described in your kit’s leaflet.
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Run the test.
Add the blood sample to the sample well, followed by one drop of buffer as directed in the leaflet.
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Read your result.
Read the device after 5 minutes using the supplied result guide. Keep to the leaflet’s reading window.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Put it in context.
A low or concerning result is a prompt to investigate, not just to buy iron. Your GP may consider a full blood count and the cause before recommending treatment.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Your questions.
Can I order this now?
This item is currently out of stock. Price is TBC. Ordering will open after stock, price and delivery details are confirmed.
How does this fit My Timber?
My Timber is for your own goals, check-ins and progress. Reading a product page does not arrange a test, an appointment or clinical monitoring.
Do I need to post a sample?
This is a self-test. You run it and read the result at home using the kit’s guide.
How long does it take?
Read 5 minutes after running the test; follow the supplied reading window.
What if a result concerns me?
Speak to a healthcare professional and explain your result and symptoms. Do not change prescribed treatment using a home result alone.
What does this product actually do?
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. Checking it provides information about iron stores, which is different from counting red blood cells or measuring haemoglobin.
What are its limits?
The result cannot diagnose all causes of anaemia. A result that looks normal does not explain persistent symptoms, and other clinical circumstances can affect how ferritin should be interpreted.
Why does SHIFT include it?
We include a targeted home check while keeping the important next question visible: why might iron stores be low? The separate iron supplement is not an automatic follow-on purchase.
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