TIBC

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Total iron-binding capacity measures how much iron the blood can carry.

Why it matters: Iron blood tests can help diagnose conditions including iron deficiency anaemia, iron overload, anaemia of chronic disease, liver disease and thalassaemias, and can check whether treatment for low or high iron is working.

Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters

Reference Range
45.0 – 72.0umol/L
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72LowNormalHigh
Related Markers
IronFerritinTransferrin Saturation
Common questions

What is TIBC?

Total iron-binding capacity measures how much iron the blood can carry.

What might a high or low TIBC mean?

Iron blood tests can help diagnose conditions including iron deficiency anaemia, iron overload, anaemia of chronic disease, liver disease and thalassaemias, and can check whether treatment for low or high iron is working.

What is the typical reference range for TIBC?

The general-population reference range shown here is 45 – 72 umol/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.

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