Iron, TIBC & Ferritin Panel
The iron, TIBC, and ferritin panel test helps assess different aspects of iron metabolism in your body. It measures your blood’s overall iron levels, capacity to transport iron, and ability to store iron reserves. Read more
This iron test panel measures your iron levels, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and ferritin, which help support a number of vital functions in your body. Iron is an important nutrient needed to form hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs throughout your body for energy. TIBC is a measurement of how well your blood attaches itself to iron to move it around your body. Ferritin is a protein in the blood that contains iron and helps you understand how much iron your body is storing. Left unchecked, abnormal iron levels may lead to certain health issues (eg, anemia, hemochromatosis). If your iron results are higher or lower than normal, you and your healthcare provider can work together to determine the next steps.
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No, there is a difference between the terms, though they are sometimes used interchangeably. Anemia is caused by low levels of hemoglobin, whereas a lack of iron causes iron deficiency. It's possible to have an iron deficiency while maintaining a normal hemoglobin level. However, a person with iron deficiency anemia lacks sufficient levels of both iron and hemoglobin. Anemia can also be caused by issues other than iron imbalance, such as blood loss, inflammation, and certain health conditions.