What causes high TIBC and low Plateletcrit?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Plateletcrit is in between 0.2 % and 0.39 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Plateletcrit 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	254.415
5-10 years	258.908
10-15 years	263.48
15-20 years	268.133
20-25 years	272.868
25-30 years	277.687
30-35 years	282.591
35-40 years	287.582
40-45 years	292.661
45-50 years	297.829
50-55 years	303.089
55-60 years	308.442
60-70 years	313.889
70-80 years	319.432
80-90 years	325.073
90-100 years	330.814
>100 years	336.656

*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 Plateletcrit : 0.2 - 0.39 %

Ideal values of Plateletcrit depending on age :

Age	Ideal Plateletcrit value
<5 years	0.204
5-10 years	0.208
10-15 years	0.212
15-20 years	0.216
20-25 years	0.22
25-30 years	0.224
30-35 years	0.228
35-40 years	0.232
40-45 years	0.236
45-50 years	0.24
50-55 years	0.244
55-60 years	0.248
60-70 years	0.252
70-80 years	0.256
80-90 years	0.261
90-100 years	0.266
>100 years	0.271

High TIBC and low Plateletcrit can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and Plateletcrit blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 0.2 % for Plateletcrit, 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 Plateletcrit Tests Are Done :

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