What causes high TIBC and low Direct LDL cholesterol?

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High TIBC and low Direct LDL cholesterol can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Direct LDL cholesterol is in between 0 mg/dL and 100 mg/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Direct LDL cholesterol 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 254.34
5-10 years 258.755
10-15 years 263.247
15-20 years 267.817
20-25 years 272.466
25-30 years 277.196
30-35 years 282.008
35-40 years 286.904
40-45 years 291.885
45-50 years 296.952
50-55 years 302.107
55-60 years 307.352
60-70 years 312.688
70-80 years 318.116
80-90 years 323.638
90-100 years 329.256
>100 years 334.972

*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 Direct LDL cholesterol : 0 - 100 mg/dL

Ideal values of Direct LDL cholesterol depending on age :
Age Ideal Direct LDL cholesterol value
<5 years 5.087
5-10 years 5.175
10-15 years 5.265
15-20 years 5.356
20-25 years 5.449
25-30 years 5.544
30-35 years 5.64
35-40 years 5.738
40-45 years 5.838
45-50 years 5.939
50-55 years 6.042
55-60 years 6.147
60-70 years 6.254
70-80 years 6.363
80-90 years 6.473
90-100 years 6.585
>100 years 6.699

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

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

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