Is RDW 14.6 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 14.6 mean?

Your RDW level of 14.6 is a High RDW level.

High RDW levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 11.6 % to 14 % suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

Normal range of RDW found among men :11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal RDW value
<5 years	11.769
5-10 years	11.941
10-15 years	12.115
15-20 years	12.292
20-25 years	12.471
25-30 years	12.653
30-35 years	12.838
35-40 years	13.025
40-45 years	13.215
45-50 years	13.408
50-55 years	13.604
55-60 years	13.803
60-70 years	13.801
70-80 years	13.798
80-90 years	13.999
90-100 years	13.996
>100 years	13.993

*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 RDW found among women :11.6-14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal RDW value
<5 years	11.774
5-10 years	11.951
10-15 years	12.131
15-20 years	12.313
20-25 years	12.498
25-30 years	12.686
30-35 years	12.877
35-40 years	13.071
40-45 years	13.268
45-50 years	13.468
50-55 years	13.671
55-60 years	13.877
60-70 years	13.874
70-80 years	13.871
80-90 years	13.868
90-100 years	13.865
>100 years	13.862

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 :

When your doctor recommends a RDW test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of RDW. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your RDW test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.

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