What it is: a rapid capillary blood test that measures the level of ferritin, the protein that stores iron in the body and represents a key indicator of iron reserves. When useful: to check whether there una an iron deficiency low reserve or an excess high reserve , useful in cases of fatigue, paleness, unexplained anemia, or in conditions that increase iron requirements pregnancy, intensive sports . How it is performed: a capillary sample is taken from the fingertip, the sample is placed in the test cassette, the indicated tempo is awaited, then the result is read. Interpretation: low ferritin value reduced iron reserve possible iron deficiency normal value sufficient iron reserve alto value possible accumulation or residual inflammation since ferritin is also una acute-phase protein . Advantages: quick and easy to perform at home, without the need for a laboratory, useful preliminary screening to assess iron status. Limitations: it does not replace a complete clinical examination: it does not provide other parameters e.G. Iron, transferrin, saturation results may essere influenced by inflammation, infections, liver diseases that increase ferritin independently of iron reserves in the event of an abnormal result, it is always advisable to consult a doctor for further investigation.
What it is: a rapid capillary blood test that measures the level of ferritin, the protein that stores iron in the body and represents a
