What causes high TIBC and low MCH?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your MCH is in between 27 pg and 32 pg then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and MCH 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	254.265
5-10 years	258.603
10-15 years	263.015
15-20 years	267.502
20-25 years	272.066
25-30 years	276.707
30-35 years	281.428
35-40 years	286.229
40-45 years	291.112
45-50 years	296.078
50-55 years	301.129
55-60 years	306.266
60-70 years	311.491
70-80 years	316.805
80-90 years	322.21
90-100 years	327.707
>100 years	333.298

*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 MCH : 27 - 32 pg

Ideal values of MCH depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCH value
<5 years	27.461
5-10 years	27.929
10-15 years	28.405
15-20 years	28.89
20-25 years	29.383
25-30 years	29.884
30-35 years	30.394
35-40 years	30.913
40-45 years	31.44
45-50 years	31.976
50-55 years	31.967
55-60 years	31.957
60-70 years	31.948
70-80 years	31.939
80-90 years	31.93
90-100 years	31.921
>100 years	31.912

High TIBC and low MCH can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and MCH blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 27 pg for MCH, 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 MCH Tests Are Done :

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