What causes high TIBC and low CRP?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your CRP is in between 0 mg/L and 3 mg/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and CRP 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	254.383
5-10 years	258.842
10-15 years	263.38
15-20 years	267.997
20-25 years	272.695
25-30 years	277.475
30-35 years	282.339
35-40 years	287.288
40-45 years	292.324
45-50 years	297.448
50-55 years	302.662
55-60 years	307.968
60-70 years	313.367
70-80 years	318.86
80-90 years	324.45
90-100 years	330.138
>100 years	335.925

*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 CRP : 0 - 3 mg/L

Ideal values of CRP depending on age :

Age	Ideal CRP value
<5 years	0.11193
5-10 years	0.11389
10-15 years	0.11589
15-20 years	0.11792
20-25 years	0.11999
25-30 years	0.12209
30-35 years	0.12423
35-40 years	0.12641
40-45 years	0.12863
45-50 years	0.13088
50-55 years	0.13317
55-60 years	0.1355
60-70 years	0.13788
70-80 years	0.1403
80-90 years	0.14276
90-100 years	0.14526
>100 years	0.14781

High TIBC and low CRP can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and CRP blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 0 mg/L for CRP, 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 CRP Tests Are Done :

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