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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in North Carolina

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.

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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test in North Carolina communities

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Charlotte1,516,107Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Raleigh1,062,018Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Winston-Salem420,400Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Durham399,762Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Greensboro345,270Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Fayetteville328,827Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Asheville316,694Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Concord264,492Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Wilmington247,372Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Hickory211,042Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Gastonia194,190Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test High Point178,800Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Cary171,603Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Burlington137,096Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Greenville122,921Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Jacksonville108,549Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Rocky Mount61,952Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Chapel Hill60,920Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Huntersville60,166Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Apex58,066Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Kannapolis52,173Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Mooresville48,431Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Wilson47,914Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Wake Forest46,387Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Holly Springs40,198Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Indian Trail39,603Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Salisbury35,258Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Monroe34,464Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Goldsboro33,214Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Fuquay-Varina33,135Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test New Bern31,058Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Cornelius30,925Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Garner30,859Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Sanford30,024Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Matthews29,417Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Morrisville28,824Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Statesville27,777Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Thomasville26,941Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Asheboro26,729Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Kernersville26,376Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Mint Hill26,236Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Clayton25,486Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Leland22,794Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Shelby21,564Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Carrboro21,237Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Clemmons21,032Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Kinston19,888Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Waxhaw19,645Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Lexington19,347Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Lumberton19,186Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Knightdale18,614Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Elizabeth City18,466Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Harrisburg18,415Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Lenoir18,205Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Boone18,055Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Havelock17,570Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Hope Mills17,421Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Morganton17,389Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Mount Holly17,315Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test Pinehurst17,250Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test