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TIBC

Alternative names:

total iron binding capacity

Normal values:

  • iron: 60 to 170 mcg/dl
  • TIBC: 240 to 450 mcg/dl
  • transferrin saturation: 20 to 50%

Note: mcg/dl = micrograms per deciliter

What abnormal results mean:

Greater-than-normal TIBC may indicate:

Lower-than-normal TIBC may indicate:

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:

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