TIBC
Inc: Iron deficiency anemiaDec: Hemochromatosis, thalassemia
TIBC stands for Total Iron Binding Capacity. It is a medical test that measures the amount of iron that can be carried in the blood by proteins called transferrin. TIBC is a useful test in the evaluation of anemia, as iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
To perform a TIBC test, blood is drawn from a patient and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory measures both the transferrin concentration in the blood and the amount of iron that can be bound to transferrin. The TIBC is then calculated as the maximum amount of iron that can be bound to transferrin based on its concentration.
TIBC is often used along with other tests, such as serum iron levels, ferritin levels, and hemoglobin levels, to help diagnose and monitor iron-deficiency anemia. A low TIBC and low serum iron levels may indicate iron-deficiency anemia, while a high TIBC may indicate iron overload or chronic inflammation.
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