The Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test measures the amount of iron in your blood. Having too much or too little iron in your blood can cause medical problems. However, this test is mainly used to determine certain types of anemia.
TEST DETAILS
The Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (or TIBC) tests for:
- Iron
- Total Iron Binding Capacity
FAQS
AM I REQUIRED TO FAST?
No
WHEN WILL I GET MY TEST RESULTS?
Test results generally take between 24 to 72 business hours after your specimen is collected.
DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
No. You can walk in for same day testing. We make it easy for you by offering work-friendly hours.
IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY TESTS RESULTS WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
We recommend you share your results with your healthcare provider.
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Quentin Caswell, MSN, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist dedicated to helping patients feel their best. Board certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement and peptide therapy, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and opened Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic in 2011.