What is a Total Iron Binding Capacity test? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post, and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
TIBC is a test that measures whether a protein called transferrin transports iron in the blood and how well it is functioning and thus helps to know how well it can transport the iron.
Another name for the test is:
The test is performed if a person shows signs of anemia and has low levels of iron.
The normal range of the following is measured:
It is higher when the body’s iron supplies are low, and it occurs in the following:
Lower values are due to the following reasons:
Nothing is to be eaten or to be drunk 8 hrs. before the test. Also, the physician should be informed about any medications that are being taken as they can affect the test results, and a few of them are:
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