Is RDW 21.6 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 21.6 mean?

Your RDW level of 21.6 is a High 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 11.851
5-10 years 12.107
10-15 years 12.369
15-20 years 12.636
20-25 years 12.909
25-30 years 13.188
30-35 years 13.473
35-40 years 13.764
40-45 years 13.757
45-50 years 13.75
50-55 years 13.744
55-60 years 13.738
60-70 years 13.732
70-80 years 13.726
80-90 years 13.719
90-100 years 13.712
>100 years 13.705

*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 11.858
5-10 years 12.122
10-15 years 12.392
15-20 years 12.668
20-25 years 12.95
25-30 years 13.238
30-35 years 13.533
35-40 years 13.834
40-45 years 13.827
45-50 years 13.821
50-55 years 13.814
55-60 years 13.807
60-70 years 13.8
70-80 years 13.793
80-90 years 13.786
90-100 years 13.779
>100 years 13.773

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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.

Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease RDW levels include:

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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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