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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire communities

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Nashua235,982Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestManchester167,568Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestPortsmouth97,455Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestDover89,874Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestConcord43,552Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestRochester32,317Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestKeene22,969Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLaconia16,786Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLebanon14,316Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestClaremont12,955Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSomersworth11,964Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBerlin9,710Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFranklin8,766Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSouth Hooksett5,906Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSuncook5,008Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestPinardville4,849Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestEast Merrimack4,609Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestTilton Northfield2,868Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHampton Beach2,480Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestNorth Conway2,393Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWoodsville1,418Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWest Swanzey1,339Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestContoocook1,218Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestNorth Haverhill1,097Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test