What causes high TIBC and low MCV?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your MCV is in between 83 fL and 101 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and MCV 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	254.263
5-10 years	258.598
10-15 years	263.007
15-20 years	267.491
20-25 years	272.052
25-30 years	276.69
30-35 years	281.408
35-40 years	286.206
40-45 years	291.086
45-50 years	296.049
50-55 years	301.097
55-60 years	306.231
60-70 years	311.452
70-80 years	316.762
80-90 years	322.163
90-100 years	327.656
>100 years	333.243

*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 MCV : 83 - 101 fL

Ideal values of MCV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCV value
<5 years	84.415
5-10 years	85.854
10-15 years	87.318
15-20 years	88.807
20-25 years	90.321
25-30 years	91.861
30-35 years	93.427
35-40 years	95.02
40-45 years	96.64
45-50 years	98.288
50-55 years	99.964
55-60 years	99.935
60-70 years	99.906
70-80 years	99.877
80-90 years	99.848
90-100 years	99.819
>100 years	99.79

High TIBC and low MCV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and MCV blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 83 fL for MCV, 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 MCV Tests Are Done :

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