Is RDW 12.4 normal, high or low? What does Red cell distribution width level 12.4 mean?

Your RDW level of 12.4 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 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal RDW value
<5 years 11.744
5-10 years 11.89
10-15 years 12.037
15-20 years 12.186
20-25 years 12.337
25-30 years 12.49
30-35 years 12.645
35-40 years 12.802
40-45 years 12.961
45-50 years 13.122
50-55 years 13.285
55-60 years 13.45
60-70 years 13.617
70-80 years 13.786
80-90 years 13.957
90-100 years 13.955
>100 years 13.953

*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 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal RDW value
<5 years 11.748
5-10 years 11.898
10-15 years 12.05
15-20 years 12.204
20-25 years 12.36
25-30 years 12.518
30-35 years 12.678
35-40 years 12.84
40-45 years 13.004
45-50 years 13.17
50-55 years 13.338
55-60 years 13.508
60-70 years 13.681
70-80 years 13.856
80-90 years 13.854
90-100 years 13.852
>100 years 13.85

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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.

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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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