Description
- CHECK YOUR IRON STATUS: Iron is an essential element that the body requires in small amounts to help make red blood cells. The body cannot make iron, so all iron must be absorbed from a healthy diet or from supplements.
- WHY CONSIDER AN IRON TEST? A lack of dietary iron over a long period can lead to iron deficiency anaemia as the bodys stores become depleted. There is an increased need for iron during pregnancy and childhood, and in situations where there is chronic blood loss such as stomach ulcers, colon cancer or women with heavy periods. Testing is so important! It's always Better2Know.
- CONVENIENT HOME TEST: This is a private test to do from the comfort and convenience of your home. We always maintain your strict confidentiality. When you book a Home Test Kit test with us, you will receive your test kit and a PIN code that does not identify any of your personal details. After receiving your Test Kit, simply collect your sample and send it back to our certified laboratory in the pre-paid envelope.
- ACCURATE RESULTS: All of our tests are CE marked and your home sample will be tested in our clinical pathology accredited laboratory (UKAS). You can be assured of accurate results. Test results are normally available within 1 working day from when your sample arrives at the UKAS laboratory. To access your results, just go to the secure area on our website and login via your unique PIN number and password.
- TRUST: Better2Know is the UK's largest private provider of Sexual Health Testing and other Wellness testing services. We have a home sample collection service, a team of nurses who can visit you in your home or suitable location of your choice, and a UK wide testing service through our network of clinics. Whichever of our services you choose, your results will be delivered to you fast, accurately and with totally confidentially. Remember its always Better2Know.
Who Should Take The Test?
Iron tests measure different substances in the blood to check iron levels in your body. Iron is an element that's essential for making red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Iron levels that are too low or too high can cause serious health problems.
Symptoms:
An Iron deficiency may not produce symptoms in the early stages, but typical symptoms that develop over time include; Fatigue, Weakness, Dizziness, Heart palpitations, Headaches, Pale skin If you have any of these symptoms, are pregnant, have heavy periods or think you have Coeliac Disease, our Iron test will confirm whether there are abnormalities in your iron levels. Testing is so important! It's always Better2Know.
What Is The Home Testing Process?
When you book a Home Test Kit test with us, you will receive your test kit and a PIN code that does not identify any of your personal details. The Iron Status home test requires a small blood sample. This is collected using a finger prick lancet. It is also suitable if you are afraid of needles. Your home testing kit will contain a gold-topped blood collection tube, three lancets, wipes, a pathology form and a prepaid envelope for you to return your sample. Once you have performed your test, pop the blood sample into the postage-paid envelope and send it directly to our accredited UK laboratory for analysis.
How Will I Receive My Results
The results of your Iron Status home test will be available within one working day of your samples arrival at our certified laboratory. Results are handled in the strictest confidence. To access your results, just go to the secure area on our website and login via your unique PIN number and password.