What causes high TIBC and low PCV?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your PCV is in between 39 % and 51 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and PCV respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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Normal range of TIBC : 250 - 450 mcg/dL

Ideal values of TIBC depending on age :
Age Ideal TIBC value
<5 years 254.393
5-10 years 258.863
10-15 years 263.411
15-20 years 268.039
20-25 years 272.748
25-30 years 277.54
30-35 years 282.416
35-40 years 287.378
40-45 years 292.427
45-50 years 297.565
50-55 years 302.793
55-60 years 308.113
60-70 years 313.527
70-80 years 319.036
80-90 years 324.641
90-100 years 330.345
>100 years 336.149

*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 PCV : 39 - 51 %

Ideal values of PCV depending on age :
Age Ideal PCV value
<5 years 39.685
5-10 years 40.382
10-15 years 41.092
15-20 years 41.814
20-25 years 42.549
25-30 years 43.297
30-35 years 44.058
35-40 years 44.832
40-45 years 45.62
45-50 years 46.422
50-55 years 47.238
55-60 years 48.068
60-70 years 48.913
70-80 years 49.772
80-90 years 50.646
90-100 years 50.631
>100 years 50.616

High TIBC and low PCV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and PCV blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 39 % for PCV, 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 PCV Tests Are Done :

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

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