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Total Iron Binding Capacity

Also known as: TIBC Test

  • Blood
  • 24–48 hours
  • Home pickup
  • Fasting needed

Clinical use cases

Why doctors order it
  • Anemia evaluation
  • Iron deficiency assessment
  • Anemia workup
  • Iron metabolism evaluation

Sample & preparation

Sample type

Blood (Serum)

Fasting

Yes

Report TAT

24–48 hours

Home collection

Available

How to prepare

  1. 1Fasting morning sample preferred

Frequently asked questions

How should I prepare for the Total Iron Binding Capacity?

Fasting morning sample preferred

How much does the Total Iron Binding Capacity cost?

The Total Iron Binding Capacity is available at ₹519 on PingMeDoc™ with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.

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Medical disclaimer

Test details are for general information only and not a substitute for medical advice. Reference ranges vary between labs. Always discuss results with a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.

₹519

Free home collection

What this test measures

1 parameters in the Total Iron Binding Capacity

The Total Iron Binding Capacity reports the following parameters. These are this lab’s own reference ranges: the same ones your result is reported against, not a generic table. Adult values are shown; where a range differs by age, the range for your age is applied automatically when the result is released. Always read results with your doctor.

Iron Profile

ParameterReference rangeUnitMethodLOINC
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)250 – 450µg/dLPhotometry (Direct / calculated from Iron + UIBC)2500-7

Understanding your results

What high or low results may mean

For the parameter below, here is what a value outside the reference range may be associated with. These are general, textbook associations: a result outside the range is not a diagnosis on its own.

Your blood cells

These markers count and measure the cells carried in your blood — the red cells that move oxygen, the white cells that fight infection, and the platelets that help you clot.

ParameterIf higher than rangeIf lower than range
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)A high TIBC is commonly seen with iron deficiency.A low TIBC may be seen with chronic illness or iron overload.

Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, sex and method, and results must be interpreted together and in the context of your health. This information is educational and is not a diagnosis or medical advice, always discuss your report with your doctor.

Health concerns this test helps with

Vitamin deficiencyAnaemia

Total Iron Binding Capacity price across India

Same transparent price in every city

The Total Iron Binding Capacity is ₹519 in every city we serve, no city surcharge, no hidden fees, and free home sample collection included. Tap your city to book with a NABL-accredited partner lab.

CityPriceHome collectionBook
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Chennai₹519FreeBook in Chennai
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Bengaluru₹519FreeBook in Bengaluru
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Hyderabad₹519FreeBook in Hyderabad
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Mumbai₹519FreeBook in Mumbai
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Delhi₹519FreeBook in Delhi
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Pune₹519FreeBook in Pune
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Kolkata₹519FreeBook in Kolkata
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Ahmedabad₹519FreeBook in Ahmedabad
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Jaipur₹519FreeBook in Jaipur
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Lucknow₹519FreeBook in Lucknow
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Kochi₹519FreeBook in Kochi
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Coimbatore₹519FreeBook in Coimbatore
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Visakhapatnam₹519FreeBook in Visakhapatnam
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Surat₹519FreeBook in Surat
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Indore₹519FreeBook in Indore
Total Iron Binding Capacity in Chandigarh₹519FreeBook in Chandigarh

Uniform, transparent pricing is our policy, you pay the same ₹519 for the Total Iron Binding Capacity whether you book in a metro or a smaller city, with home collection always free.

Total Iron Binding Capacity: Quick facts

Sample type
Blood (Serum)
Fasting
Yes (8–10 Hrs)
Report TAT
24–48 hours
Price
₹519
Home collection
Available across India

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I prepare for the Total Iron Binding Capacity?

Fasting morning sample preferred

How much does the Total Iron Binding Capacity cost?

The Total Iron Binding Capacity is available at ₹519 on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection across India. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.