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- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
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TIBC
Normal Values
- Iron: 60-170 mcg/dL
- TIBC: 240-450 mcg/dL
- Transferrin saturation: 20-50%
Note: mcg/dl = micrograms per deciliter
What abnormal results mean
TIBC is usually higher-than-normal when the body's iron stores are low. Higher-than-normal TIBC may mean:
Iron deficiency anemia - Pregnancy (late)
Lower-than-normal TIBC may mean:
Cirrhosis Hemolytic anemia - Hypoproteinemia
- Inflammation
- Liver disease
- Malnutrition
Pernicious anemia Sickle cell anemia
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Review Date: 03/21/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; James R. Mason, MD, Oncologist, Director, Blood and
Marrow Transplantation Program and Stem Cell Processing Lab,
Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, California. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
