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Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) details

What Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) shows

Red cell distribution width (RDW) measures how much variation there is in the size of your red blood cells โ€” a high RDW means your red cells vary more in size than usual (a mix of both smaller and larger cells), which can be an early or additional clue when working out the cause of anemia. For example, a high RDW combined with a low MCV can suggest iron deficiency (where new, smaller cells mix with older, normal-sized ones), while a normal RDW with abnormal MCV can point toward other causes, like thalassemia or chronic disease.

Tests that include Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)

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