Biochemistry
| Full details for "Calculated Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)". | |
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Name |
Calculated Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) |
Alternative name/Profile |
Iron Studies |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Used to assess patients with suspected disorders of Iron metabolism, including Iron deficiency e.g. anaemia, and Iron overload e.g. hereditary haemochromatosis |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5ml - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
1 day |
Availability |
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Notes |
Haemolysis may invalidate. The iron studies profile also includes determination of unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC), and calculation of the total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin saturation. Raised transferrin saturation (> 45%) on a fasting sample could be consistent with possible iron accumulation, and complements serum ferritin in the investigation of iron overload. |
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Reference range |
50 - 80 µmol/L |
Last updated |
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:34:21 IST |