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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about this product
What does the Osumex Heavy Metal Test Kit for iron check?
The Osumex Heavy Metal Test Kit - Iron (Regular) checks for iron ions in a reasonably clear liquid sample. Osumex designed the kit as a home self-test, with the colour of the finished solution read against a calibrated colour strip printed on the box.
What comes inside the Osumex iron test kit box?
The Osumex iron kit contains one large test tube, an instruction sheet and three reagent vials: Reagent 1 with a clear cap, Reagent 2 with a red cap and Reagent 3 with a yellow cap. The colour comparison strip is printed on the kit box itself.
How is the iron level read after the Osumex test?
Osumex results are read by colour. Once the test is done, you compare the colour of the specimen solution with the calibrated colour strip on the box, which indicates the level of iron present in the sample you tested.
Which sample does Osumex specify for body testing with this kit?
First morning urine is the sample Osumex specifies for body testing. For food, water or other materials, a specimen solution has to be prepared first, and Osumex says the preparation procedure can be obtained by contacting the company. Please consult your doctor before use.
Which liquids are unsuitable for the Osumex iron test?
Strong chemical solutions are unsuitable, according to Osumex. The kit should not be used for samples that are too acidic or too alkaline, or that contain alcohol or organic oils, so keep testing to reasonably clear solutions as the instructions describe.
Can the Osumex Iron Regular kit test water and food samples?
Yes. Osumex says the Iron Regular kit can check for iron in food, water or other materials from the environment, as well as in the body. Non-urine materials must first be made into a specimen solution using the procedure Osumex provides on request.
