What causes high TIBC and low Hematocrit?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Hematocrit is in between 40 % and 50 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Hematocrit 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	254.26
5-10 years	258.593
10-15 years	262.999
15-20 years	267.481
20-25 years	272.039
25-30 years	276.675
30-35 years	281.39
35-40 years	286.185
40-45 years	291.062
45-50 years	296.022
50-55 years	301.066
55-60 years	306.196
60-70 years	311.414
70-80 years	316.72
80-90 years	322.117
90-100 years	327.606
>100 years	333.188

*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 Hematocrit : 40 - 50 %

Ideal values of Hematocrit depending on age :

Age	Ideal Hematocrit value
<5 years	40.682
5-10 years	41.375
10-15 years	42.08
15-20 years	42.797
20-25 years	43.526
25-30 years	44.268
30-35 years	45.022
35-40 years	45.789
40-45 years	46.569
45-50 years	47.363
50-55 years	48.17
55-60 years	48.991
60-70 years	49.826
70-80 years	49.811
80-90 years	49.797
90-100 years	49.783
>100 years	49.768

High TIBC and low Hematocrit can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and Hematocrit blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 40 % for Hematocrit, 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 Hematocrit Tests Are Done :

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