What causes high RDW and low D Dimer?

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High RDW and low D Dimer can be caused by many reasons.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your D Dimer is in between 0.1 ug/mL and 0.51 ug/mL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and D Dimer respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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Normal range of RDW : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age :
Age Ideal RDW value
<5 years 11.892
5-10 years 12.192
10-15 years 12.499
15-20 years 12.814
20-25 years 13.137
25-30 years 13.468
30-35 years 13.807
35-40 years 13.798
40-45 years 13.79
45-50 years 13.782
50-55 years 13.773
55-60 years 13.764
60-70 years 13.755
70-80 years 13.747
80-90 years 13.738
90-100 years 13.729
>100 years 13.72

*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 D Dimer : 0.1 - 0.51 ug/mL

Ideal values of D Dimer depending on age :
Age Ideal D Dimer value
<5 years 0.113
5-10 years 0.116
10-15 years 0.119
15-20 years 0.122
20-25 years 0.125
25-30 years 0.128
30-35 years 0.131
35-40 years 0.134
40-45 years 0.137
45-50 years 0.14
50-55 years 0.144
55-60 years 0.148
60-70 years 0.152
70-80 years 0.156
80-90 years 0.16
90-100 years 0.164
>100 years 0.168
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High RDW and low D Dimer can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and D Dimer blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 0.1 ug/mL for D Dimer, 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 D Dimer Tests Are Done :

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

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