What does it mean if my TIBC is high?

What does it mean if my TIBC is high?

High TIBC means that you have low levels of iron. When there isn’t much iron to attach to, you’ll have a lot of free transferrin in your blood. Low iron levels can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a condition in which your body doesn’t have enough iron to make healthy red blood cells.

Why is TIBC high in Ida?

In iron-deficient conditions, the relative transferrin content compared to iron content increases, and thus the TIBC values are high. The opposite happens in iron overloaded states of the body; the quantity of free transferrin in blood decreases, and consequently, TIBC values are low.

Should TIBC be high or low?

Normal values for the TIBC test can vary among laboratories. However, most laboratories define a normal range for adults as 250 to 450 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL). A TIBC value above 450 mcg/dL usually means that there’s a low level of iron in your blood.

What does low ferritin and high TIBC mean?

High levels of TIBC indicate a low amount of iron “filling seats” on the bus. This is one way to tell if ferritin levels are elevated due to inflammation—a normal or high ferritin level coupled with high TIBC indicates inadequate intake of iron.

What is the difference between iron and TIBC?

The serum iron test measures the amount of iron in your blood. The total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test looks at how well the iron moves through your body.

What is normal TIBC?

Normal Results TIBC: 240 to 450 mcg/dL or 42.96 to 80.55 micromol/L. Transferrin saturation: 20% to 50%

How do you read iron and TIBC results?

If you have iron deficiency (a lack of iron in your blood), your iron level will be low but your TIBC will be high. If you have too much iron (for example, if you have a condition like haemochromatosis), your iron level will be high but your TIBC will be low or normal. Transferrin is a protein produced by the liver.