Total Iron Binding Capacity
Also Known As: TIBC
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About the Test
Description:
Maximum amount of iron that can be transported by the transferrin in blood.
Clinical Significance:
Tests iron status; describes amount of transferrin in terms of its iron transport capacity.
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Target Levels (where applicable)
REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: 250-425 µg/dl
What is being checked
INCREASE IN: Iron deficiency, pregnancy, acute and chronic blood loss, acute hepatitis DECREASE IN: Hypoproteinemia, Chronic illness, hemochromatosis.