Is RDW 11.6 normal, high or low? What does Red cell distribution width level 11.6 mean?

Your RDW level of 11.6 is a Normal RDW level.
If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 %, then you need not worry as 11.6-14 % is the normal range for RDW. But if your RDW is lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.
Normal range of RDW found among men : 11.6 - 14 %
Age | Ideal RDW value |
---|---|
<5 years | 11.735 |
5-10 years | 11.871 |
10-15 years | 12.009 |
15-20 years | 12.148 |
20-25 years | 12.289 |
25-30 years | 12.432 |
30-35 years | 12.576 |
35-40 years | 12.722 |
40-45 years | 12.87 |
45-50 years | 13.019 |
50-55 years | 13.17 |
55-60 years | 13.323 |
60-70 years | 13.478 |
70-80 years | 13.634 |
80-90 years | 13.792 |
90-100 years | 13.952 |
>100 years | 13.95 |
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Normal range of RDW found among women : 11.6-14 %
Age | Ideal RDW value |
---|---|
<5 years | 11.739 |
5-10 years | 11.879 |
10-15 years | 12.021 |
15-20 years | 12.165 |
20-25 years | 12.31 |
25-30 years | 12.457 |
30-35 years | 12.606 |
35-40 years | 12.757 |
40-45 years | 12.909 |
45-50 years | 13.063 |
50-55 years | 13.219 |
55-60 years | 13.377 |
60-70 years | 13.537 |
70-80 years | 13.699 |
80-90 years | 13.863 |
90-100 years | 13.861 |
>100 years | 13.859 |
Also Read : Symptoms of Low RDW

If you take a RDW blood test and the results are not in the normal range (11.6-14 %), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
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How the RDW Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants RDW test on you, you may need a RDW blood test. During the RDW blood test, 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 RDW Test report by your pathologist.