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 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (male) :

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 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (female) :

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

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.