Is RDW 26 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 26 mean?
Your RDW level of 26 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.
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Normal range of RDW found among men :11.6 - 14 %
| Age | Ideal RDW value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 11.902 |
| 5-10 years | 12.211 |
| 10-15 years | 12.528 |
| 15-20 years | 12.854 |
| 20-25 years | 13.188 |
| 25-30 years | 13.531 |
| 30-35 years | 13.883 |
| 35-40 years | 13.874 |
| 40-45 years | 13.865 |
| 45-50 years | 13.855 |
| 50-55 years | 13.845 |
| 55-60 years | 13.836 |
| 60-70 years | 13.827 |
| 70-80 years | 13.818 |
| 80-90 years | 13.808 |
| 90-100 years | 13.799 |
| >100 years | 13.79 |
*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 %
| Age | Ideal RDW value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 11.911 |
| 5-10 years | 12.23 |
| 10-15 years | 12.558 |
| 15-20 years | 12.894 |
| 20-25 years | 13.239 |
| 25-30 years | 13.594 |
| 30-35 years | 13.958 |
| 35-40 years | 13.948 |
| 40-45 years | 13.938 |
| 45-50 years | 13.928 |
| 50-55 years | 13.918 |
| 55-60 years | 13.908 |
| 60-70 years | 13.898 |
| 70-80 years | 13.888 |
| 80-90 years | 13.878 |
| 90-100 years | 13.868 |
| >100 years | 13.858 |
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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 :
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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