RDW Group was created in 1986.
There is no specific meaning to rdw in mathematics.
nothing if the RDW and MCV are normal
Red cell distribution wudth
My RDW-SD was 37.80 fl
The normal range for RDW lab test is 11-15%.
if rdw is high
In medicine, RDW means red cell distribution width. A low RDW means that the erythrocytes or red blood cells are uniform in size.
RDW means "Red blood cell Distribution Width" that takes place with the blood. If one has a low Rdw i means they are anemic.
A low RDW-cv on a hematology test means that there is a very small variation in the size of your red blood cell. Low RDW means that the cells are mostly the same size, while high RDW means the sizes are different.
A lower RDW count can occur as a result of various conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, or chronic diseases like chronic liver disease or chronic kidney disease. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, such as blood transfusions, iron supplementation, or managing the chronic condition.
what does it mean when your RDW is 11.3? I know normal is 11.5-14.5. But how much ashould I be concerned?