Total Iron Binding Capacity Test (TIBC Test)

What is the Total iron binding capacity test (TIBC test)?

Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) testing determines how well the blood can bind to iron and transport it throughout the body. A glycoprotein called transferrin binds to and carries iron in the blood serum. The liver makes this protein. Two ferric atoms can connect to transferrin in this manner. Like the transferrin test, the total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test evaluates the blood's capacity to bind to iron and transport it throughout the body

When is the Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) test done?

A doctor may recommend this test in the following.

• Iron deficiency anemia.
• Hemolytic anemia
• In patients undergoing treatment for anemia
• In patients suffering from cancer

What are the components of the total iron binding capacity (TIBC) test?

A doctor may recommend Total iron binding(TIBC) in combination with other tests like

How do you read the report of the free and total testosterone test?

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Transferrin test
• Serum iron test

What is the usual range of total iron binding capacity (TIBC) tests?

TIBC: 240 to 450 mcg/dL

• Lower values indicate anemia
• Higher values indicate a lot of free transferrin in your blood. Because there is a higher ratio of transferrin to iron in iron-deficient situations, the TIBC levels are higher.

How is the total iron binding capacity(TIBC) test done?

• It is done by drawing the blood from the veins
• Fasting of around 8 to 12 hours is required for accurate results
• Avoid over-the-counter medicines
• Consult your doctor before getting the test done