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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.

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

I am 33F. 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 it has increasingly become unbearable. I have it deep in my hips, up

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

Hi everyone, I've updated my story and where I am. Still struggling to move forward with severe fatigue episodes. Was put on low dose steroids for suspected adrenal insufficiency a couple of months back. I thought at first they were helping, now I am not so sure. Am struggling really to know whether

I was just looking back on my medical records and both last year and in 2022 and my TIBC was high both times but my iron was normal. The doctor said she didn't see any anemia, but it is odd that the TIBC was high since high TIBC means low levels of iron....yet iron was normal. All these things I'm looking

Biochemical Investigation of Anemias and Iron Overload Range Iron -7.6 10.6-33.8umol/L Transferrin - 2.45 2.00-4.00g/L Iron Saturation- 0.12 0.13

52 umol/l [44.0 - 71.0] Test results: June (unmedicated) Serum TSH level 6.04 mIU/L [0.27 - 4.2]; Serum free T4 level 12.8 pmol/L [11.9 - 21.6] Test results: August (8 weeks on 25mg Levothyroxine) . tests done fasted, early in the day (8.30am) before taking my Levothyroxine dose for the day

I would like to increase my Ferritin levels but I’m one of those that can’t take iron supplements because the rest of my iron levels, including transferrin saturation, are good. Therefore I should try to increase Ferritin levels via my diet. Unfortunately I can’t eat meat in any form, haven’t done

I need some advise please. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 20 years ago. I had my iron checked and ferritin keeps on increasing while the rest are normal or lowish. Results: Ferritin is 432 ng/mL (above the normal reference range of 20-250 ng/mL) Iron 19.7 (range 11-31) Transferrin slightly low 2.0

As suggested, I'm posting a separate post to ask for assistance interpreting my Iron panel. (I've included a couple of extra bits). Wondering how to interpret the ferritin alongside ok CRP? Any guidance, on any of it, appreciated. Plasma CRP 2.1 ((0 - 5.0) IRON 16.8 (5.8 - 34.5) TRANSFERRIN 2.1 (2.0

Hello Ive written here in the past with my issues on Thyroid-S and have decided to stick it out and go slow. I was wondering if I can get your thoughts on my last results: Im on 1.75 grains of ndt for 5 weeks and premenopausal. I did not have my period for 6 months (since August) I beleive due to low