What causes high TIBC and low MPV?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your MPV is in between 6.8 fL and 10.9 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and MPV 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	254.273
5-10 years	258.619
10-15 years	263.039
15-20 years	267.534
20-25 years	272.106
25-30 years	276.756
30-35 years	281.486
35-40 years	286.297
40-45 years	291.19
45-50 years	296.166
50-55 years	301.227
55-60 years	306.375
60-70 years	311.611
70-80 years	316.936
80-90 years	322.352
90-100 years	327.861
>100 years	333.464

*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 MPV : 6.8 - 10.9 fL

Ideal values of MPV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MPV value
<5 years	6.916
5-10 years	7.034
10-15 years	7.154
15-20 years	7.276
20-25 years	7.4
25-30 years	7.526
30-35 years	7.655
35-40 years	7.786
40-45 years	7.919
45-50 years	8.054
50-55 years	8.192
55-60 years	8.332
60-70 years	8.474
70-80 years	8.619
80-90 years	8.766
90-100 years	8.916
>100 years	9.068

High TIBC and low MPV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and MPV blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 6.8 fL for MPV, 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 MPV Tests Are Done :

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