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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in North Carolina

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test is a laboratory test you can request directly. This test measures the blood's capacity to bind iron and is often used to help diagnose iron deficiency anemia.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$29
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

The Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) test evaluates how well iron is transported in your blood. It measures the total amount of iron that can be bound by proteins, primarily transferrin, in the blood.

What it measures

  • Transferrin Saturation — reflects the percentage of transferrin that is carrying iron
  • Iron — reflects the amount of iron circulating in the blood
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) — reflects the maximum amount of iron that can be bound by proteins in the blood
  • Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC) — reflects the remaining capacity of transferrin to bind iron

What the test involves

This test requires a standard blood draw. A healthcare professional will collect a small sample of blood, usually from a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order this test to investigate potential iron imbalances, such as iron deficiency or overload. It helps in understanding the body's iron metabolism and diagnosing certain types of anemia.

Preparation

Please follow the specific preparation instructions provided by the laboratory where you will have your sample collected. Some labs may require you to fast before the test.

How results are reported

Your TIBC test results will indicate the total amount of iron your blood can hold. Reference ranges are provided by the laboratory and can vary.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Specific preparation instructions
  • Turnaround time for results

Cities

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in North Carolina communities

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Charlotte1,516,107Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestRaleigh1,062,018Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWinston-Salem420,400Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestDurham399,762Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGreensboro345,270Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFayetteville328,827Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestAsheville316,694Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestConcord264,492Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWilmington247,372Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHickory211,042Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGastonia194,190Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHigh Point178,800Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCary171,603Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBurlington137,096Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGreenville122,921Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestJacksonville108,549Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestRocky Mount61,952Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestChapel Hill60,920Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHuntersville60,166Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestApex58,066Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestKannapolis52,173Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMooresville48,431Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWilson47,914Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWake Forest46,387Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHolly Springs40,198Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestIndian Trail39,603Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSalisbury35,258Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMonroe34,464Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGoldsboro33,214Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFuquay-Varina33,135Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestNew Bern31,058Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCornelius30,925Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGarner30,859Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanford30,024Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMatthews29,417Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMorrisville28,824Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestStatesville27,777Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestThomasville26,941Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestAsheboro26,729Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestKernersville26,376Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMint Hill26,236Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestClayton25,486Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLeland22,794Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestShelby21,564Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCarrboro21,237Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestClemmons21,032Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestKinston19,888Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWaxhaw19,645Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLexington19,347Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLumberton19,186Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestKnightdale18,614Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestElizabeth City18,466Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHarrisburg18,415Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLenoir18,205Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBoone18,055Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHavelock17,570Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHope Mills17,421Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMorganton17,389Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestMount Holly17,315Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestPinehurst17,250Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test