What causes high RDW and low Chol HDL ratio?

High RDW and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by many reasons.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your Chol HDL ratio is in between 3.3 Ratio and 4.4 Ratio then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and Chol HDL ratio 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 RDW : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age :

Age	Ideal RDW value
<5 years	11.876
5-10 years	12.159
10-15 years	12.448
15-20 years	12.744
20-25 years	13.047
25-30 years	13.358
30-35 years	13.676
35-40 years	13.668
40-45 years	13.993
45-50 years	13.985
50-55 years	13.977
55-60 years	13.969
60-70 years	13.961
70-80 years	13.953
80-90 years	13.945
90-100 years	13.937
>100 years	13.929

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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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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Normal range of Chol HDL ratio : 3.3 - 4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age :

Age	Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years	3.379
5-10 years	3.459
10-15 years	3.541
15-20 years	3.625
20-25 years	3.711
25-30 years	3.799
30-35 years	3.889
35-40 years	3.982
40-45 years	4.077
45-50 years	4.174
50-55 years	4.273
55-60 years	4.375
60-70 years	4.372
70-80 years	4.369
80-90 years	4.367
90-100 years	4.365
>100 years	4.363

High RDW and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and Chol HDL ratio blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 3.3 Ratio for Chol HDL ratio, 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 RDW and Chol HDL ratio Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants RDW and Chol HDL ratio tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the RDW and Chol HDL ratio 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 RDW and Chol HDL ratio Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – RDW Blood Test: What It Is, Procedure & Results
• MedlinePlus – RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width)
• NIH – High red blood cell distribution width is closely associated with risk of carotid artery atherosclerosis