What causes high RDW and low Globulin?

High RDW and low Globulin can be caused by many reasons.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your Globulin is in between 2 g/dL and 4.1 g/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and Globulin 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	11.86
5-10 years	12.126
10-15 years	12.398
15-20 years	12.676
20-25 years	12.96
25-30 years	13.25
30-35 years	13.547
35-40 years	13.85
40-45 years	13.843
45-50 years	13.836
50-55 years	13.829
55-60 years	13.822
60-70 years	13.815
70-80 years	13.808
80-90 years	13.801
90-100 years	13.794
>100 years	13.787

*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 Globulin : 2 - 4.1 g/dL

Ideal values of Globulin depending on age :

Age	Ideal Globulin value
<5 years	2.045
5-10 years	2.091
10-15 years	2.138
15-20 years	2.186
20-25 years	2.235
25-30 years	2.285
30-35 years	2.336
35-40 years	2.388
40-45 years	2.441
45-50 years	2.496
50-55 years	2.552
55-60 years	2.609
60-70 years	2.667
70-80 years	2.727
80-90 years	2.788
90-100 years	2.85
>100 years	2.914

High RDW and low Globulin can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and Globulin blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 2 g/dL for Globulin, 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 Globulin Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants RDW and Globulin tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the RDW and Globulin 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 Globulin 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