• Test Cassette
• Capillary dropper
• Buffer
• Alcohol Pad
• Lancet (2)
• Package Insert

1. Wash your hands with soap and rinse with clear warm water
2. Bring the pouch to room temperature before opening it. Open the foil pouch and get out the cassette.
3. Carefully pull off and dispose the released cap of the lance
4. Use the provided alcohol pad to clean the fingertip of the middle or ring finger as the puncture site
5. Press the lancet, on the side from where the cap was extracted: against the fingertip (it is advisable the ring finger side). The tip retracts automatically and safely after use
6. Keeping the hand down massage the end that was pricked to obtain a blood drop.
7. Without squeezing the capillary dropper bulb, put it in contact with the blood. The blood migrates into the capillary dropper through the capillarity to the line indicated on the capillary dropper. You may massage again your finger to obtain more blood if the line is not reached. As far as possible, avoid air bubbles.
8. Put the blood collected into the sample well the cassette, by squeezing the dropper bulb.
9. Wait for the blood to be totally dispensed in the well. Unscrew the cap of the buffer bottle and add 1 drop of buffer into the sample well of the cassette.
10. Wait for the coloured line(s) to appear. Read results in 5 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 10 minutes.

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Normal: Two coloured lines appear. Both T (Test) and C (Control) line appears.

This result means that the Ferritin concentration in blood is normal and that there is no potential for low iron levels.

Abnormal: One coloured line appears. Only control line appears (C).

This result means that the Ferritin concentration in the blood is too low. You should consult a physician because it may be an indication of low iron.

Invalid: Control line fails to appear.

Insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test. If the problem persists, discontinue using the test kit immediately and contact your local distributor.

The test can be performed anytime of the day, but must not be performed in case of disease, acute inflammations or in case of spleen or liver injury. Abnormal results can be obtained even in case of no iron deficiency situation

• For self-testing in vitro diagnostic use only.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke in the area where the specimens or kits are handled.
• Store in a dry place at 2-30°C (36-86° F), avoiding areas of excess moisture.If the foil packaging is damaged or has been opened, please do not use.
• This test kit is intended to be used as a preliminary test only and repeatedly abnormal results should be discussed with doctor or medical professional.
• Follow the indicated time strictly.
• Use the test only once. Do not dismantle and touch the test window of the test cassette.
• The kit must not be frozen or used after the expiration date printed on the package.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• The used test should be discarded according to local regulations.
• The fingerstick blood collected should be tested immediately; otherwise the blood clotting may lead to a wrong result.

STORAGE AND STABILITY

Store as packaged at room temperature or refrigerated (2-30°C). The test is stable through the expiration date printed on the sealed pouch. The test must remain in the sealed pouch until use. DO NOT FREEZE. Do not use beyond the expiration date.