What causes high TIBC and low VLDL?

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

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your VLDL is in between 0 mg/dL and 30 mg/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and VLDL 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	254.35
5-10 years	258.776
10-15 years	263.279
15-20 years	267.86
20-25 years	272.521
25-30 years	277.263
30-35 years	282.087
35-40 years	286.995
40-45 years	291.989
45-50 years	297.07
50-55 years	302.239
55-60 years	307.498
60-70 years	312.848
70-80 years	318.292
80-90 years	323.83
90-100 years	329.465
>100 years	335.198

*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 VLDL : 0 - 30 mg/dL

Ideal values of VLDL depending on age :

Age	Ideal VLDL value
<5 years	5.087
5-10 years	5.176
10-15 years	5.266
15-20 years	5.358
20-25 years	5.451
25-30 years	5.546
30-35 years	5.643
35-40 years	5.741
40-45 years	5.841
45-50 years	5.943
50-55 years	6.046
55-60 years	6.151
60-70 years	6.258
70-80 years	6.367
80-90 years	6.478
90-100 years	6.591
>100 years	6.706

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

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