What causes high TIBC and low ESR?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your ESR is in between 0 mm/hr and 14 mm/hr then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and ESR 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	254.29
5-10 years	258.654
10-15 years	263.093
15-20 years	267.608
20-25 years	272.2
25-30 years	276.871
30-35 years	281.622
35-40 years	286.455
40-45 years	291.371
45-50 years	296.371
50-55 years	301.457
55-60 years	306.63
60-70 years	311.892
70-80 years	317.244
80-90 years	322.688
90-100 years	328.225
>100 years	333.857

*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 ESR : 0 - 14 mm/hr

Ideal values of ESR depending on age :

Age	Ideal ESR value
<5 years	2.034
5-10 years	2.069
10-15 years	2.105
15-20 years	2.141
20-25 years	2.178
25-30 years	2.215
30-35 years	2.253
35-40 years	2.292
40-45 years	2.331
45-50 years	2.371
50-55 years	2.412
55-60 years	2.453
60-70 years	2.495
70-80 years	2.538
80-90 years	2.582
90-100 years	2.626
>100 years	2.671

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

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