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83550 Iron binding test

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: iron binding capacity, TIBC test, transferrin saturation

Quantitative measurement of total iron-binding capacity or transferrin saturation in serum using colorimetric methods.

Clinical Context

Evaluation of iron metabolism along with serum iron and ferritin. Essential for diagnosing iron deficiency, iron overload, and anemia of chronic disease.

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Specialties

PathologyHematologyInternal Medicine

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