What causes high TIBC and low RDW CV?

High TIBC and low RDW CV can be caused by many reasons.

If your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL and your RDW CV is in between 11.6 % and 14 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for TIBC and RDW CV 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	254.423
5-10 years	258.924
10-15 years	263.504
15-20 years	268.165
20-25 years	272.909
25-30 years	277.737
30-35 years	282.65
35-40 years	287.65
40-45 years	292.739
45-50 years	297.918
50-55 years	303.188
55-60 years	308.551
60-70 years	314.009
70-80 years	319.564
80-90 years	325.217
90-100 years	330.97
>100 years	336.825

*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 RDW CV : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW CV depending on age :

Age	Ideal RDW CV value
<5 years	11.805
5-10 years	12.014
10-15 years	12.227
15-20 years	12.443
20-25 years	12.663
25-30 years	12.887
30-35 years	13.115
35-40 years	13.347
40-45 years	13.583
45-50 years	13.823
50-55 years	13.819
55-60 years	13.814
60-70 years	13.809
70-80 years	13.804
80-90 years	13.799
90-100 years	13.795
>100 years	13.791

High TIBC and low RDW CV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take TIBC and RDW CV blood tests and the results are higher than 450 mcg/dL for TIBC and lower than 11.6 % for RDW CV, 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 RDW CV Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants TIBC and RDW CV tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the TIBC and RDW CV 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 RDW CV 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