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Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Explanation: Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), measures the maximum amount of iron that can be bound by proteins in the blood, mainly transferrin. This measure helps assess whether the body has sufficient iron available for vital functions like forming hemoglobin.
Test Purpose: Not having enough iron in the diet is the most common cause of anemia and is the most common type of diet deficiency in the U.S. The Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) thus helps detect conditions such as iron deficiency anemia (often associated with elevated TIBC) or iron overload (often associated with low TIBC).
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai, Johns Hopkins, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories, MedlinePlus
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