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Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity

UIBC Latent Iron Binding Capacity
Serum (SST) µmol/L

About this test

The portion of transferrin not yet bound to iron. UIBC = TIBC − Serum Iron. Elevated in iron deficiency.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 25 – 56 Adult

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Low — iron overload, anaemia of chronic disease.
High / Increased
Elevated — iron deficiency.

Related Tests

Serum Iron Transferrin Saturation Ferritin
Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
µmol/L
Category
⚙️ Iron Studies

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.