What causes high TIBC and low Chol HDL ratio?

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High TIBC and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Chol HDL ratio is in between 3.3 Ratio and 4.4 Ratio then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Chol HDL ratio respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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Normal range of TIBC : 250 - 450 mcg/dL

Ideal values of TIBC depending on age :
Age Ideal TIBC value
<5 years 254.345
5-10 years 258.766
10-15 years 263.263
15-20 years 267.839
20-25 years 272.494
25-30 years 277.23
30-35 years 282.048
35-40 years 286.95
40-45 years 291.937
45-50 years 297.011
50-55 years 302.173
55-60 years 307.425
60-70 years 312.768
70-80 years 318.204
80-90 years 323.734
90-100 years 329.36
>100 years 335.084

*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 Chol HDL ratio : 3.3 - 4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age :
Age Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years 3.357
5-10 years 3.415
10-15 years 3.474
15-20 years 3.534
20-25 years 3.595
25-30 years 3.657
30-35 years 3.721
35-40 years 3.786
40-45 years 3.852
45-50 years 3.919
50-55 years 3.987
55-60 years 4.056
60-70 years 4.126
70-80 years 4.198
80-90 years 4.271
90-100 years 4.345
>100 years 4.344

High TIBC and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and Chol HDL ratio blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 3.3 Ratio for Chol HDL ratio, 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 Chol HDL ratio Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants TIBC and Chol HDL ratio tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the TIBC and Chol HDL ratio 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 Chol HDL ratio Test reports by your pathologist.

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