What causes high TIBC and low Transferrin saturation?

High TIBC and low Transferrin saturation can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Transferrin saturation is in between 13 % and 45 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Transferrin saturation 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	254.433
5-10 years	258.944
10-15 years	263.535
15-20 years	268.207
20-25 years	272.962
25-30 years	277.802
30-35 years	282.727
35-40 years	287.74
40-45 years	292.842
45-50 years	298.034
50-55 years	303.318
55-60 years	308.696
60-70 years	314.169
70-80 years	319.739
80-90 years	325.408
90-100 years	331.177
>100 years	337.049

*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 Transferrin saturation : 13 - 45 %

Ideal values of Transferrin saturation depending on age :

Age	Ideal Transferrin saturation value
<5 years	13.23
5-10 years	13.465
10-15 years	13.704
15-20 years	13.947
20-25 years	14.194
25-30 years	14.446
30-35 years	14.702
35-40 years	14.963
40-45 years	15.228
45-50 years	15.498
50-55 years	15.773
55-60 years	16.053
60-70 years	16.338
70-80 years	16.628
80-90 years	16.923
90-100 years	17.223
>100 years	17.528

High TIBC and low Transferrin saturation can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and Transferrin saturation blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 13 % for Transferrin saturation, 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 Transferrin saturation Tests Are Done :

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