Medical Definition of Total iron binding capacity

1. A test that measures indirectly the transferrin level in the bloodstream. Transferrin is a protein that carries iron in the body. Normal values are 240 to 450 mcg/dl. This test is used to evaluate anaemia. Greater than normal total iron binding capacity can be seen in: iron deficiency anaemia, late pregnancy and polycythaemia vera. Lower than normal total iron binding capacity can be seen in cirrhosis, sickle cell anaemia, hypoproteinaemia, pernicious anaemia and haemolytic anaemia. The use of birth control pills can lead to increased total iron binding capacity measurements. Acronym: TIBC (12 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Total Iron Binding Capacity

total elasticity of muscle
total end-diastolic diameter
total end-systolic diameter
total energy
total facial index
total fertility rate
total football
total haematuria
total heat
total hyperopia
total hysterectomy
total internal reflection
total internal reflections
total internal reflexion
total internal reflexions
total iron binding capacity (current term)
total joint arthroplasty
total keratoplasty
total knee joint replacement
total loss
total lung capacity
total mastectomy
total necrosis
total or partial anomalous pulmonary venous connections
total order
total ordering relation
total ordering relations
total orders
total parenteral nutrition

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