For Iron Binding Capacity?
Total Iron-Binding Capacity or Sometimes Transferrin Iron-Binding Capacity Is a Medical Laboratory Test That Measures the Blood's Capacity to Bind Iron with...
Total iron-binding capacity or sometimes transferrin iron-binding capacity is a medical laboratory test that measures the blood's capacity to bind iron with transferrin. Transferrin can bind two atoms of ferric iron with high affinity.
What does it mean when your iron binding capacity is high?
A high TIBC, UIBC, or transferrin usually indicates iron deficiency, but they are also increased in pregnancy and with the use of oral contraceptives. A low TIBC, UIBC, or transferrin may also occur if someone has malnutrition, inflammation, liver disease, or nephrotic syndrome.
What is normal iron binding capacity?
Normal Results
Normal value range is: Iron: 60 to 170 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL) or 10.74 to 30.43 micromoles per liter (micromol/L) TIBC: 240 to 450 mcg/dL or 42.96 to 80.55 micromol/L. Transferrin saturation: 20% to 50%
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