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Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test

The text in the lab test about TIBC reads, "Measures the blood's capacity to bind iron with transferrin, a protein that combines with ferritin to deliver iron to new red blood cells. Low levels may be a sign of iron deficiency, while high levels may indicate iron overload.

Hello to everyone. I'm sorry I've been off the forum for so long but really don't have much to add to the constant wonderful advice given here. My RLS is still very bad every day in arms and legs (always scoring 39/40 on the RLS rating scale) despite taking Temgesic (buprenorphine) and gabapentin

I am 34F. I had RLS (in my shins) as a teen-early 20s, but it was usually a sign of being tired and going to bed was enough. Eventually it got worse, moved up to my thighs and would not always go away with sleep. The last 3 years became unbearable. I would have it deep in my hips, up my spine and in

Hello, TSH 0.44 mIU/L (0.55 - 4.78) -2.6% Free T4 (fT4) 1.55 pmol/L (0.89 - 1.76) 75.9% Free T3 (fT3) 2.74 pmol/L (2.3 - 4.2) 23.2% T4:T3 Ratio 0.566  Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) 3.7 IU/mL (≤ 4.5) Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO) 1292.1 IU/mL (≤ 60) C-Reactive Protein (CRP) 0.5 mg/L (≤

Could anyone advise if this ferritin result is low, although, in normal range and also the TIBC in the iron transferrin results (this was raised in September on private results). I don’t fully understand iron results so any advice would be helpful. Thank you. Pathology Investigations Iron/transferrin

Adding on to my previous post a few day's ago, with my iron level at 9.3 (10-30) & transferrin saturation at 11.6 (25-45) I'm advised (privately) to consider an iron infusion? Does anyone have any experience of this? Will it be detrimental to my thyroid medication? It feels like renovating a house, you

You gave me very helpful advice after blood test iron panel back in February when results were: units microgm\l Ferritin 77 Iron. 28 Transferrin 2.46 Transferrin saturation 45% Total iron binding capacity 62 and I've been taking iron supplements as you advised alternate days since then. My blood tests

Hi, Anybodys thoughts on transferrin levels? TSAT seems to be used as ONE marker for "iron sufficiency", and it is rare to see any discussion about the context. TSAT is only a calculation based on transferrin levels and serum iron. Both values are affected by inflammation, nutrition etc. I find

can low iron levels affect heart function? My iron is now 7. I am concerned about side effects of low iron and abnormal transferrin

The lead nurse at the hematology office followed up with the lab director about the erroneous lab results. This is the message from the patient portal that she sent. . [i]Here is the response that our lab director has sent out. Thank you! [/i] [i]"We just learned that we may had a bad TIBC reagent

Just had blood results. Shows my iron has plummeted since an iron infusion in February. Now reads 7. Yet comment next to this result is 'normal'. How come. Furtheremore,transferrin says 'abnormal' and I have been feeling very fatigued for the last month or so. Thoughts please before I contact the

I recently posted my iron test results which were on the high side and therefore I didn't need to supplement and if possible I should try to bring my levels down. I am about to start taking Vitamin B supplements based on a Blue Horizon thyroid test. My question is - will B supplements increase my iron

Hello, this is my first post but I have been reading posts on here, and replies, every day for the last two months, so I have learnt a lot! Thank you! My main symptom is numbness and tingling in my fingers and thumbs. It started about four months ago and has gradually got worse and worse, so I now

My transferrin saturations is just at 20%. It was recommended I take Iron Ferrous Sulfate but confused at how much and how often. Would appreciate advice on this. Thank you!

Hi everyone, It's my first post here after watching over the last few weeks! I'm from the UK and having a bit of a mare getting my GP to seriously investigate what's wrong with me. I'd really appreciate your advice on my blood test results in particular. Apologies in advance for the essay 🙈. Skip to

I'd like to understand my recent ferritin and iron profile results, with unbound iron capacity and TIBC HIGH --and ferritin, iron saturation and iron LOW. My hematologist says it is due to the body producing too many red cells, but mine have improved quite a bit. Are there other common causes than PV

Hi there, I’ve posted previously about my husbands severe rls and most recently advised that he started taking pregabalin, this caused low mood and weight gain but did settle his rls a good bit. Since then he has dropped the dose from 175mg to 150 mg of pregabalin but it’s not holding his rls as well

Hi all, relatively new to the forum and just wondered if any might have advice on the best next step I'm 33 living in NZ I've had RLS on and off maybe once in a blue moon since I was a teenager but over the last year there was a huge escalation in symptoms. I believed this was due to amitriptyline

Hello, I recently got some lab results and am trying to understand the possible causes behind the following patterns: Normal B12: My total vitamin B12 levels are within the normal range. Elevated Active B12: However, my active B12 is elevated. Low Ferritin: My ferritin levels are low, indicating

Hi I've joined to maybe get some advice as I don't feel well. I am seeing my doctor as I'm feeling fatigued, generally weak and my coordination seems off. When I give blood my Haemoglobin is always border line, I can only just get through to donate. They say my iron is low and to see my doctor.