Is RDW 20.3 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 20.3 mean?

Your RDW level of 20.3 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	11.835
5-10 years	12.075
10-15 years	12.32
15-20 years	12.57
20-25 years	12.825
25-30 years	13.085
30-35 years	13.351
35-40 years	13.622
40-45 years	13.899
45-50 years	13.893
50-55 years	13.887
55-60 years	13.881
60-70 years	13.875
70-80 years	13.87
80-90 years	13.865
90-100 years	13.859
>100 years	13.853

*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	11.843
5-10 years	12.091
10-15 years	12.344
15-20 years	12.602
20-25 years	12.865
25-30 years	13.134
30-35 years	13.409
35-40 years	13.689
40-45 years	13.975
45-50 years	13.969
50-55 years	13.963
55-60 years	13.957
60-70 years	13.951
70-80 years	13.945
80-90 years	13.939
90-100 years	13.932
>100 years	13.926

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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