Total Iron Binding Capacity | TIBC Test

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC Test) and its Function

The primary function of the TIBC test is to assess the body's ability to transport and store iron. It provides information about the iron-carrying capacity of a protein called transferrin, which is responsible for transporting iron from the intestines to various tissues in the body.

Conditions that may require Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC Test)

The Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC Test) may be required in several conditions to evaluate iron metabolism and determine the body's iron status. TIBC is often measured alongside other iron tests to assess iron deficiency anemia.

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC Test) Procedure

The Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC Test) is a simple blood test that can be performed in a laboratory. Before the test, the patient may be asked to avoid certain medications that may affect the results. During the test, our healthcare professional will use a needle to draw blood from a vein in the patient's arm. The blood sample will then be sent to our laboratory for analysis.

Interpreting Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC Test) Results

The reference range for TIBC typically falls between 240 and 450 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL) or 42.96 and 80.64 micromoles per liter (??mol/L). Normal TIBC levels indicate that the body's iron-binding capacity is within the expected range.