Question 1

what does a rdw count of 15.7 mean?

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It depends: Rdw means red cell distribution width.  It measures the difference between the sizes of the patient's red blood cells.  It increases a little as one gets much older.  The importance of it depends on evaluating the rest of the blood, and what shapes the red cells take.

Question 2

what is a high rdw count a sign of?

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Red cell size : Variablity. Rdw is the short term for distribution of red cell width and reflects variation in red cell size. The variation may be due hemolytic anemia, microvascular disease, hemoglobin disorders, iron deficiency anemia etc.  See this site for more info.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2098635-overview.

Question 3

my rdw count is 14.9 and my mcv is 88 can this be early anemia. i find myself exhausted all the time after gettin a full nights sleep. ?

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Need to examine: The information you provided is not sufficient for a diagnosis. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity at tolerated.

Question 4

what does a high rdw count 15.9, high wbc count 11.3, high neutrophil count 73.0, low lymphocyte count 20.3 mean or possibly indicate?

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Nothing by itself: I've had my RDW that high just from frequent blood donations. Your absolute neutrophil count is probably high -- did you have a recent infection? A recent cold shower? As a lab specialist, i'm always reminding folks that the numbers by themselves mean nothing except in the context of the history and physical exam. If you feel well and the white cells aren't described as abnormal, don't worry.

Question 5

32 yr, aa female. low: hgb, hmt, mch, mchc, mcv, vit d; normal: rbc, iron panel (except iron sat); high: rdw, plt count, retic. i've been on vit d (3 months) and prenatals (6 months). i received packed cells 4 months ago, now i'm back to square 1?

Accepted Answer

: Your blood test results are somewhat confusing to sort out the cause (s) of anemia from them, not straightforward.  Would like to advise to seek an another opinion or see a blood disease specialist.

Question 6

my rdw and lymph count is high and my mcv and mch is low. what do these results mean?

Accepted Answer

Need a workup: Lab results mean nothing in isolation, and reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either end. Given that, I wouldn't be surprised if you were getting a bit iron deficient, and that's a call for a workup -- are you bleeding from something troublesome like an ulcer or tumor? Your physician should know what to do.

Question 7

what do you suggest if my rdw and lymph count is high and my mcv and mch is low what does this mean?

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See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, low mcv and MCH and high RDW suggest iron deficiency anemia. It would be prudent to discuss it with your doctor who knows more about your health.

Question 8

what do blood results mean ? tibc, hemoglobin, hematocrit, rbc & mch all low..   retic count & rdw are high. iron, tran sat, ferriten, mcv normal

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Your results indicate anemia. The cause requires identification. Strong possibilities from high retic count include blood cell hemolysis (breakdown) or blood loss from your body. Needs more attention as soon as possible.

Question 9

what does it mean when your rbc count is high, hemoglobin, hematocrit, absolute eosinophils, mcv, mch, mchc are low and the rdw and platelet count high?

Accepted Answer

The low Hgb and Hct: Makes the diagnosis of anemia.  A low MCV and a high rbc can be seen in thalassemia.  A high RDW and elevation in pltatelets with a low MCV is seen in iron deficiency.  Low absolute eos probably not important.  Sounds like we need some more testing to sort this all out.

Question 10

my blood work is hemoglobin 8, hematocrit 33, mcv 66, mch 17, mchc 26, rdw 17. my platelet count is 434. what is wrong with me.

Accepted Answer

Most likely iron def: Low Hg, low MCV but high RDV and platelet count are suggestive of iron deficiency anemia.  Simply have your primary test your Ferritin level (or complete iron studies) and ask the lab to review the blood smear. If your WBC is normal and your ferritin is low, and saturation elevated you have iron deficiency anemia. The next and the most important step is to identify the reason!!

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What does a rdw count of 15.7 mean?

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What is a high rdw count a sign of?

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My rdw count is 14.9 and my mcv is 88 can this be early anemia. i find myself exhausted all the time after gettin a full nights sleep. ?

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What does a high rdw count 15.9, high wbc count 11.3, high neutrophil count 73.0, low lymphocyte count 20.3 mean or possibly indicate?

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32 yr, aa female. low: hgb, hmt, mch, mchc, mcv, vit d; normal: rbc, iron panel (except iron sat); high: rdw, plt count, retic. i've been on vit d (3 months) and prenatals (6 months). i received packed cells 4 months ago, now i'm back to square 1?

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My rdw and lymph count is high and my mcv and mch is low. what do these results mean?

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What do you suggest if my rdw and lymph count is high and my mcv and mch is low what does this mean?

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What do blood results mean ? tibc, hemoglobin, hematocrit, rbc & mch all low.. retic count & rdw are high. iron, tran sat, ferriten, mcv normal

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What does it mean when your rbc count is high, hemoglobin, hematocrit, absolute eosinophils, mcv, mch, mchc are low and the rdw and platelet count high?

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My blood work is hemoglobin 8, hematocrit 33, mcv 66, mch 17, mchc 26, rdw 17. my platelet count is 434. what is wrong with me.

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