What causes high TIBC and low HbA1c?

High TIBC and low HbA1c can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your HbA1c is in between 4 % and 5.7 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and HbA1c 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	254.293
5-10 years	258.659
10-15 years	263.1
15-20 years	267.617
20-25 years	272.212
25-30 years	276.886
30-35 years	281.64
35-40 years	286.476
40-45 years	291.395
45-50 years	296.398
50-55 years	301.487
55-60 years	306.664
60-70 years	311.929
70-80 years	317.285
80-90 years	322.733
90-100 years	328.274
>100 years	333.91

*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 HbA1c : 4 - 5.7 %

Ideal values of HbA1c depending on age :

Age	Ideal HbA1c value
<5 years	4.069
5-10 years	4.139
10-15 years	4.21
15-20 years	4.282
20-25 years	4.356
25-30 years	4.431
30-35 years	4.507
35-40 years	4.584
40-45 years	4.663
45-50 years	4.743
50-55 years	4.824
55-60 years	4.907
60-70 years	4.991
70-80 years	5.077
80-90 years	5.164
90-100 years	5.253
>100 years	5.343

High TIBC and low HbA1c can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and HbA1c blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 4 % for HbA1c, 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 HbA1c Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants TIBC and HbA1c tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the TIBC and HbA1c 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 HbA1c Test reports by your pathologist.