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Iron + Total Iron Binding Capacity Blood Test
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| Feature |
Labcorp
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Quest Diagnostics
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|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.99 | Coming soon |
| Results in | ~2 business days | — |
| Sample type | Blood Serum | — |
| Require fasting | No | — |
About the test
Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) measures the amount of circulating iron and the blood’s capacity to bind iron with transferrin. Together, these tests help evaluate iron status and diagnose conditions such as iron deficiency anemia or iron overload disorders.
Included biomarkers & Reference ranges
| Biomarker | Reference range |
|---|---|
| Iron % Saturation The percentage of transferrin (your iron-carrying protein) that's currently occupied by iron — a key marker for detecting iron deficiency or overload. | — |
| Iron, Total Measures the iron circulating in your blood, used along with other markers (like ferritin and TIBC) to evaluate for iron deficiency or overload. | — |
| Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Total Iron-Binding Capacity — reflects how much transferrin (the iron-carrying protein) is available in your blood, used with iron and ferritin to evaluate iron status. | — |
| Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity — reflects how much additional iron your blood's transferrin could still carry, used with iron and TIBC to assess iron status. | — |
Reference ranges vary by lab, age, and sex (M/F). Your report shows your exact range. Click any biomarker to see its optimal range and what your results mean.
Preparation
- Have your sample drawn before receiving therapeutic iron or blood transfusion.
- Collect your sample at least four days after a blood transfusion.
How it works
- 1. Order online No referral or insurance
- 2. Get a requisition By email in 24–72 hours
- 3. Visit a draw center Bring a matching photo ID
- 4. Get results Securely by email
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Consultations
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