SmarTest Ferritin vs VELLAP SCAN

Quantitative determination of ferritin (iron storage protein) Preventis SmarTest® Ferritin Home is a rapid test for the quantitative immunological determination of the iron storage protein Ferritin in capillary blood. This value aids in diagnosis of absolute or relative (functional) iron deficiency or overload. The manual test system consists of an antibodybased strip test, a so-called lateral flow test, including a smartphone app developed for test evaluation. Medical background Iron is needed for the formation of the red blood pigment hemoglobin, however, in its free form it is toxic to the body. The free iron molecules are bound by the protein ferritin and are thereby stored. Ferritin is present in every cell of the body and is found predominantly in the liver, spleen and bone marrow. The ferritin content in the blood serves as a measurement for the size of the body iron stores and can indicate an oversupply or deficiency. Ferritin is the best marker for detecting iron deficiency at an early stage. Regular monitoring of the ferritin status is especially recommended for people who are susceptible to iron deficiency or excess. This includes vegans/vegetarians, people with celiac disease, Crohn‘s disease, iron storage disease or liver disease, women with heavy menstrual periods, pregnant women, and regular blood donors or athletes. Testing of iron status is also recommended in case of symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, reduced ability to perform and concentrate, headache, pallor or weight loss. Ferritin levels may be elevated in cases of acute or chronic inflammation in the body or chronic liver disease. During pregnancy and lactation, the iron requirement is increased. Please consult a doctor before making medical decisions.

VELLAP SCAN is an app for quantitative evaluation and documentation of VELLAP tests. The integrated AI ensures the precision of a laboratory measuring device at the point of care. VELLAP SCAN uses your smartphone's built-in camera to register a VELLAP test cassette based on its individual code and supports test execution with an integrated multi-timer that automatically adjusts to the required readout time and, if necessary, also makes it easy to process several tests in parallel. After the readout time has elapsed, you can use the app to record the test result – objectively and within seconds. The result is immediately available in the app and in the VELLAP portal. With VELLAP SCAN, you can also do all your work offline. The AI runs locally on your smartphone. This makes the app suitable for work environments that do not allow an active connection. VELLAP SCAN can be used with all in-vitro diagnostic products from VELLAP Diagnostics GmbH. www.vellap.de Disclaimer: This app is a tool for the convenient, objective and quantitative evaluation of VELLAP rapid tests. Please note the intended purpose of the rapid test, which you perform with the VELLAP SCAN app. The app does not replace professional medical advice. It does not make any diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Always consult a doctor before making a medical decision.