Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

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Key Benefits

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Excellent correlation

The TIBC assay showed a correlation coefficient of 0.9 against another commercially available method

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Eliminates negative bias

Traditional calculation methods using the unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC) and serum iron (TIBC = UIBC + serum iron) have a significant negative bias compared with direct TIBC methods. Randox's TIBC assay eliminates this bias

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Excellent precision

The TIBC assay has a precision of less than 4% CV

Randox Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) (Colorimetric)

Colorimetric method
Liquid ready-to-use reagents
Eliminates negative bias
Stable to expiry when stored at 2-8⁰C
Minimal interferences

Ordering information

Cat No	Size
TI4064	R1 4 x 9ml (L) R2 4 x 4ml	Enquire Kit Insert Requests View MSDS Buy Online
TI8375	R1 4 x 10ml (L) R2 4 x 5.1ml	Enquire Kit Insert Requests View MSDS Buy Online

(L) Indicates liquid option

What is Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) assay used for?

Iron is transported in the blood by the serum protein transferrin. Transferrin is normally 30% saturated, that is 30% of the iron-binding sites contain an iron atom. The total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) is the amount of iron needed to 100% saturate transferrin. TIBC reflects iron status: levels are elevated when iron levels are low; therefore it is useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of iron deficiency anaemia and iron deficiency in late pregnancy. Abnormal levels of TIBC can point towards a variety of disease states such as hereditary haemochromatosis, a common genetic disorder where iron levels are excessive, other anaemias, liver disease and malnutrition.