{"product_id":"prima-iron-ferritin-fer-home-test-kit-1-test-nz-self-test","title":"Prima Iron Ferritin (FER) Home Test Kit (1 Test) - NZ Self-Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your body's iron reserves at home with a simple finger-prick blood test.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Prima Iron FER Test measures ferritin, the protein your body uses to store iron, in a whole blood sample. Ferritin levels are one of the best indicators of how much iron you have in reserve, making this test a useful first check for people who suspect low iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone wanting to check their body's iron reserves, including people feeling tired or run down, or those monitoring known low iron levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 test cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 vial with dropper containing diluent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 sterile lancets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 capillary pipette for blood sampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cleansing gauze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrick your fingertip with the sterile lancet provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw up the blood sample to the line marked on the pipette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeposit the sample into the sample well (S) on the test cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2 drops of diluent and read your result after 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecificity 100%, Sensitivity 85.2%, Accuracy 96.6%. The test flags ferritin below the 30 ng\/mL cut-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis self-test is a screening tool only and does not replace professional medical diagnosis. Please discuss any result with your pharmacist or doctor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow accurate is this test?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLab studies show 96.6% overall accuracy for detecting ferritin below the 30 ng\/mL cut-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does a positive result mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA positive (low) result means your ferritin is below 30 ng\/mL and it's worth speaking to your doctor about your iron levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I don't read the result within the stated time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the result at exactly 5 minutes — results outside this window may not be reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan borderline results happen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, ferritin between roughly 27–29 ng\/mL can sometimes give a similar reading to just below the cut-off, so borderline results are worth rechecking with a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prima","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48993411956928,"sku":"800025-1AC","price":30.35,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/7012\/2557\/files\/800025-1.png?v=1789085711","url":"https:\/\/pakurangapharmacy.co.nz\/products\/prima-iron-ferritin-fer-home-test-kit-1-test-nz-self-test","provider":"Pakuranga Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}