What causes high TIBC and low Thrombin Time?

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High TIBC and low Thrombin Time can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Thrombin Time is in between 0 sec and 23 sec then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Thrombin Time 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 254.438
5-10 years 258.954
10-15 years 263.55
15-20 years 268.228
20-25 years 272.989
25-30 years 277.835
30-35 years 282.767
35-40 years 287.786
40-45 years 292.894
45-50 years 298.093
50-55 years 303.384
55-60 years 308.769
60-70 years 314.25
70-80 years 319.828
80-90 years 325.505
90-100 years 331.283
>100 years 337.163

*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 Thrombin Time : 0 - 23 sec

Ideal values of Thrombin Time depending on age :
Age Ideal Thrombin Time value
<5 years 1.018
5-10 years 1.036
10-15 years 1.054
15-20 years 1.073
20-25 years 1.092
25-30 years 1.111
30-35 years 1.131
35-40 years 1.151
40-45 years 1.171
45-50 years 1.192
50-55 years 1.213
55-60 years 1.235
60-70 years 1.257
70-80 years 1.279
80-90 years 1.302
90-100 years 1.325
>100 years 1.349

High TIBC and low Thrombin Time can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and Thrombin Time blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 0 sec for Thrombin Time, 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 Thrombin Time Tests Are Done :

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

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