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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in Maine

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test is a laboratory test you can request directly. The Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test helps assess iron levels in your blood, which can indicate various health conditions.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

The TIBC Test measures the blood's capacity to bind iron with proteins. It is often used alongside an iron test to evaluate iron levels in the body. This test can help determine if there is too much or too little iron in the blood.

What it measures

  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) — reflects the blood's capacity to bind iron
  • Serum Iron — indicates the amount of iron in the blood
  • Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC) — shows the reserve capacity of transferrin to bind iron

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw, where a healthcare professional collects a blood sample from a vein in your arm. This sample is then analyzed in a laboratory.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test to investigate symptoms that may suggest an iron imbalance, such as fatigue or weakness. It can also help in diagnosing conditions related to abnormal iron levels.

Preparation

Preparation for the TIBC Test may vary, so it's important to follow the specific instructions provided by the laboratory conducting the test.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a numerical value indicating the blood's iron-binding capacity. Reference ranges can differ between laboratories, so it's important to discuss your results with a healthcare provider.

Before you go

  • Sample collection method
  • Any specific dietary restrictions
  • Turnaround time for results

Cities

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in Maine communities

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Portland220,807Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLewiston36,615Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBangor31,920Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSouth Portland26,428Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestAuburn23,790Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBiddeford22,331Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSanford21,812Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSaco20,203Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWestbrook20,074Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestAugusta18,895Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWaterville15,872Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBrewer9,606Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestPresque Isle8,859Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBath8,718Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestEllsworth8,340Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCaribou7,448Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestOld Town7,415Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestRockland6,977Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestBelfast6,890Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestGardiner5,944Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestNorth Windham5,395Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLisbon Falls4,213Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestYork Harbor3,819Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSouth Berwick3,596Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLisbon3,456Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSouth Eliot3,342Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCalais3,010Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestLake Arrowhead3,007Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCumberland Center2,956Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestHallowell2,542Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCape Neddick2,485Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSouth Paris2,169Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestDunstan1,852Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestFalmouth Foreside1,811Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestVeazie1,771Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestSteep Falls1,677Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestEastport1,226Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestWest Kennebunk1,119Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestCornish1,117Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestKittery Point1,017Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) TestChisholm1,007Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test