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TIBC & Transferrin

Formal name: Total iron-binding capacity, Transferrin
Related tests: Serum iron, Ferritin
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To learn about your body’s ability to transport iron

When to get tested?
When your doctor suspects you may have too much or too little iron in your body because of a variety of conditions; to help monitor liver function and nutrition

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



This article was last reviewed on March 11, 2006.
 
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