Total Iron Binding Capacity

Understanding Total Iron Binding Capacity

Iron is an important nutrient required to perform numerous bodily functions. Iron helps produce healthy red blood cells (RBCs). It is a crucial part of hemoglobin, the protein in RBCs that combines with oxygen and is transported to various body parts. Besides these, iron provides energy, improves concentration, promotes healthier nails, skin, and hair, strengthens the immune system, etc. Usually, the body cannot produce iron by itself and thus it is absorbed from the foods we eat or from supplements.

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What does Total Iron Binding Capacity measure?

The Total Iron Binding Capacity test helps to assess the ability of blood to attach to iron and transport it to various parts of the body. It shows the total binding capacity of transferrin, the protein in the blood that is essential to bind iron and facilitate its movement in the body. Doctors use this test to help determine iron deficiency or iron overload.