Тotal iron-binding capacity (TIBC)

General Information:

Transferrin is a protein that binds iron and transports it into the blood. The medical laboratory test measures the blood's capacity to bind iron with transferrin. Clinicians usually perform this test when they are concerned about anemia, iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. 

Sample required:

Venous blood in the morning in fasting

Keywords

Fe, iron, total iron-binding capacity, TIBC