Is RDW 23.7 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 23.7 mean?

Your RDW level of 23.7 is a High RDW level.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 %, then you need not worry as 11.6-14 % is the normal range for RDW. But if your RDW is lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal RDW value
<5 years	11.875
5-10 years	12.156
10-15 years	12.444
15-20 years	12.739
20-25 years	13.041
25-30 years	13.35
30-35 years	13.666
35-40 years	13.99
40-45 years	13.983
45-50 years	13.975
50-55 years	13.967
55-60 years	13.959
60-70 years	13.951
70-80 years	13.944
80-90 years	13.936
90-100 years	13.928
>100 years	13.92

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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	11.883
5-10 years	12.173
10-15 years	12.47
15-20 years	12.774
20-25 years	13.086
25-30 years	13.405
30-35 years	13.732
35-40 years	13.724
40-45 years	13.716
45-50 years	13.708
50-55 years	13.7
55-60 years	13.691
60-70 years	13.683
70-80 years	13.675
80-90 years	13.667
90-100 years	13.659
>100 years	13.992

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.