Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)
Test Code: MTC00973
Anemia Analysis
UIBC measures the unsaturated iron-binding capacity in the blood, meaning how much iron the transport protein transferrin can still bind. It helps assess the body’s iron stores.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Without Fasting
TAT:
Results Within 4 Hours
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Test Details
The unsaturated iron-binding capacity test measures the amount of iron that the iron-carrying protein (transferrin) can bind. This test is used along with serum iron and total iron-binding capacity tests to assess iron deficiency or overload. High results usually indicate iron deficiency, while low results may indicate excess iron or chronic inflammatory conditions.|
The main role of the unsaturated iron-binding capacity test is to evaluate the blood’s ability to bind iron and determine the body’s iron stores.
A high unsaturated iron-binding capacity usually indicates iron deficiency in the body.
A low unsaturated iron-binding capacity may indicate iron overload or chronic inflammatory conditions.
High unsaturated iron-binding capacity increases the blood’s capacity to carry iron, reflecting low iron stores in the body.
causes of high unsaturated iron-binding capacity include iron deficiency due to poor nutrition or chronic blood loss.
Common causes of low unsaturated iron-binding capacity include liver diseases, chronic inflammation, or iron overload.
The unsaturated iron-binding capacity test is important because it helps diagnose iron deficiency or excess and complements other iron tests.
Yes, general health conditions and certain medications can affect unsaturated iron-binding capacity test results.
The test is used with serum iron and total iron-binding capacity tests to calculate transferrin saturation and understand the type of anemia.
There is a close relationship between unsaturated iron-binding capacity and anemia, as it helps distinguish iron-deficiency anemia from other types of anemia.
