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Acquire test
Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.
With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.
Quick and reliable results
Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.
CaboCheck Benefits
Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke
Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten
Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor
Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online
Fragen und Antworten zu Eisen
What is the respective laboratory value?
Iron is a trace element that is essential for the formation of hemoglobin and the transport of oxygen in the blood. The laboratory value measures the concentration of iron in the serum and is used to assess iron metabolism.
For whom is such a test to be considered?
An iron test is recommended for: • People with symptoms such as fatigue, paleness or shortness of breath (indication of anemia) • Patients with suspected iron deficiency or iron overload (e.g. hemochromatosis) • Monitoring of patients with chronic blood loss (e.g. in gastrointestinal diseases) • Women with heavy menstruation or during pregnancy
What is it used for?
The test serves to diagnose iron deficiency anemia, iron overload, or to clarify symptoms that indicate disturbances in iron metabolism. It also helps to monitor the success of iron therapy.
What can be inferred from that?
A low iron value indicates: • Iron deficiency due to blood loss or insufficient intake • Chronic inflammation that affects iron metabolism A high iron value can be caused by: • Hemochromatosis (genetic iron overload) • Blood transfusions or iron-containing medications Symptoms of iron deficiency: • Fatigue, paleness, brittle nails • Shortness of breath with exertion
What is the ideal time for a test?
The testing can be carried out at any time of the day and is independent of food intake.
Particularly interesting?
The iron value alone is often not enough; ferritin (iron storage) and transferrin (iron transport) should also be determined. Chronic diseases can alter iron metabolism without a true deficiency being present (anemia of chronic disease). Overdosing on iron preparations can be toxic and should be avoided.