Test Name
TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
TIBC
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
3ml albumin serum, albumin fluid, Serum separator tube (sst/ gel) or plain (red top) vacutainer.
Clinical Utility
Assessment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), anemia of chronic disease (ACD) and iron overload states.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026