What causes high TIBC and low Phosphorus?

High TIBC and low Phosphorus can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your Phosphorus is in between 2.5 mg/dL and 4.5 mg/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and Phosphorus respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of TIBC : 250 - 450 mcg/dL

Ideal values of TIBC depending on age :

Age	Ideal TIBC value
<5 years	254.37
5-10 years	258.816
10-15 years	263.34
15-20 years	267.943
20-25 years	272.627
25-30 years	277.393
30-35 years	282.242
35-40 years	287.176
40-45 years	292.196
45-50 years	297.304
50-55 years	302.501
55-60 years	307.789
60-70 years	313.169
70-80 years	318.643
80-90 years	324.213
90-100 years	329.88
>100 years	335.646

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease TIBC levels include:

• Iron deficiency
• Iron poisoning
• Inflammation
• Chronic liver disease
• Hemochromatosis

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Normal range of Phosphorus : 2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

Ideal values of Phosphorus depending on age :

Age	Ideal Phosphorus value
<5 years	2.544
5-10 years	2.588
10-15 years	2.633
15-20 years	2.679
20-25 years	2.726
25-30 years	2.774
30-35 years	2.822
35-40 years	2.871
40-45 years	2.921
45-50 years	2.972
50-55 years	3.024
55-60 years	3.077
60-70 years	3.131
70-80 years	3.186
80-90 years	3.242
90-100 years	3.299
>100 years	3.357

High TIBC and low Phosphorus can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and Phosphorus blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 2.5 mg/dL for Phosphorus, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the TIBC and Phosphorus Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants TIBC and Phosphorus tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the TIBC and Phosphorus blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your TIBC and Phosphorus Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity) Test
• WebMD – What to Know About Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test
• MedlinePlus – Total iron binding capacity