What causes high RDW and low HbA1c?

High RDW and low HbA1c can be caused by many reasons.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your HbA1c is in between 4 % and 5.7 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and HbA1c 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	11.852
5-10 years	12.109
10-15 years	12.372
15-20 years	12.64
20-25 years	12.914
25-30 years	13.194
30-35 years	13.48
35-40 years	13.773
40-45 years	13.767
45-50 years	13.761
50-55 years	13.755
55-60 years	13.748
60-70 years	13.741
70-80 years	13.734
80-90 years	13.728
90-100 years	13.722
>100 years	13.716

*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 HbA1c : 4 - 5.7 %

Ideal values of HbA1c depending on age :

Age	Ideal HbA1c value
<5 years	4.087
5-10 years	4.176
10-15 years	4.267
15-20 years	4.36
20-25 years	4.455
25-30 years	4.552
30-35 years	4.651
35-40 years	4.752
40-45 years	4.855
45-50 years	4.96
50-55 years	5.068
55-60 years	5.178
60-70 years	5.29
70-80 years	5.405
80-90 years	5.522
90-100 years	5.642
>100 years	5.639

High RDW and low HbA1c can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and HbA1c blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 4 % for HbA1c, 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 HbA1c Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants RDW and HbA1c tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the RDW and HbA1c 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 HbA1c 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