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.
High levels of RDW in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood RDW level is between 11.6 % and 14 %, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if RDW levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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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 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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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 |
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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.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease RDW levels include:
- Crohn's disease
- Chronic liver disease
- Thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder
- An iron or vitamin deficiency
- Heart 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.
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