Total Iron Binding Capacity near me in Greater Noida
The Total Iron Binding Capacity test, often done as a part of iron studies, tells about the iron status in the body. This test determines the total binding capacity of transferrin, the protein in the blood that is essential to bind iron and facilitate its movement in the body. It helps detect conditions associated with iron deficiency, symptoms of which include pale skin, fatigue, headaches, weakness, etc, or iron overload causing hemochromatosis that can cause damage to organs like the liver or heart. It is available at an affordable price with Tata 1mg labs in Greater Noida.
This test is usually done as a follow-up test to an abnormal complete blood count (CBC) test result. Overnight fasting (8-12 hours) is preferred but not mandatory for this test and avoid taking iron supplements for at least 24 hours prior to sample collection.
Understanding Total Iron Binding Capacity
Iron is an important nutrient required to perform numerous bodily functions. Iron helps produce healthy red blood cells (RBCs). It is a crucial part of hemoglobin, the protein in RBCs that combines with oxygen and is transported to various body parts. Besides these, iron provides energy, improves concentration, promotes healthier nails, skin, and hair, strengthens the immune system, etc. Usually, the body cannot produce iron by itself and thus it is absorbed from the foods we eat or from supplements.
Iron is transported throughout the body by transferrin, largely produced by the liver. Transferrin is a protein that attaches iron molecules and transports iron in the blood plasma. In a healthy person, most iron is incorporated into the hemoglobin within developing RBCs in the bone marrow. The remaining amount is stored in the tissues as ferritin or hemosiderin. The Total Iron Binding Capacity test is typically used along with iron and ferritin tests to evaluate if you are suspected of having too much or too little iron stored in your body. Signs and symptoms associated with low iron levels may include pale skin, fatigue, headaches, weakness, brittle nails, etc, while those associated with excess iron may include joint pain, abdominal pain, low sex drive, damage to the heart or liver, etc.
Usually, overnight fasting is preferred but not mandatory before undergoing the Total Iron Binding Capacity test. However, it is also important to inform the doctor about any of the medicines you are taking, especially iron supplements, as some of them may affect your iron levels and need to be adjusted or temporarily discontinued before the test.
Test result ranges are approximate and may differ slightly between labs depending on the methodology and laboratory guidelines. Discuss your symptoms and specific test results with your doctor to help them correlate your clinical and laboratory findings. The test results will help the doctor determine your medical condition, recommend lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise, decide whether or not medications are required to manage your condition and formulate your overall treatment plan.
Note: Though TIBC is a reflection of the amount of transferrin available, TIBC and transferrin are not synonymous.
What does Total Iron Binding Capacity measure?
The Total Iron Binding Capacity test measures the ability of your blood to bind and transport iron, and therefore reflects your body's iron stores. TIBC correlates with the amount of transferrin, a protein, in your blood, that helps bind iron and facilitates its transportation in the blood. Usually, about one-third of the transferrin measured is being used to transport iron, and this is called transferrin saturation.
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