What causes high TIBC and low Chloride?

High TIBC and low Chloride can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Chloride is in between 98 mmol/L and 107 mmol/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Chloride respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of TIBC : 250 - 450 mcg/dL

Ideal values of TIBC depending on age :

Age	Ideal TIBC value
<5 years	254.368
5-10 years	258.812
10-15 years	263.333
15-20 years	267.933
20-25 years	272.614
25-30 years	277.377
30-35 years	282.223
35-40 years	287.153
40-45 years	292.17
45-50 years	297.274
50-55 years	302.467
55-60 years	307.751
60-70 years	313.127
70-80 years	318.597
80-90 years	324.163
90-100 years	329.826
>100 years	335.588

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease TIBC levels include:

• Iron deficiency
• Iron poisoning
• Inflammation
• Chronic liver disease
• Hemochromatosis

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Normal range of Chloride : 98 - 107 mmol/L

Ideal values of Chloride depending on age :

Age	Ideal Chloride value
<5 years	99.712
5-10 years	101.454
10-15 years	103.226
15-20 years	105.029
20-25 years	106.864
25-30 years	106.831
30-35 years	106.798
35-40 years	106.766
40-45 years	106.733
45-50 years	106.701
50-55 years	106.668
55-60 years	106.635
60-70 years	106.603
70-80 years	106.57
80-90 years	106.538
90-100 years	106.505
>100 years	106.473

High TIBC and low Chloride can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and Chloride blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 98 mmol/L for Chloride, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the TIBC and Chloride Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants TIBC and Chloride tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the TIBC and Chloride blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your TIBC and Chloride Test reports by your pathologist.