Question 1

what is rdw-sd? can you cure it?

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Lab test: If the RDW-SD is up but everything else is normal, it's a tipoff that iron deficiency may be developing. There are many other possibilities. And remember that for every lab value, a few percent of healthies fall outside on either end. Glad you're interested in your lab work. Best wishes.

Question 2

what causes the rdw sd value to be less than the required range?

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: The entire lab test needs to be seen and the entire clinical picture needs to be considered. Some questions come from focusing on looking at one data peice in a lab. The medical opinion comes from considering many factors. In general, a low rdw sd value is not of any concern alone and indicates that red blood cells are produced with little variation.

Question 3

i am a 66 yr old male and my blood test show a rdw-sd of 47.8fl and a rbc of 4.62mil  all other cbc readings were normal.  is this a problem?

Accepted Answer

No: I would check your stool for occult blood in case this is very early iron deficiency perhaps due to a bleeding ulcer or tumor

Question 4

what are your thoughts on these blood results? ldh-230 u/l, neut%- 23.4%, lymph%- 69.3%, lymph abs count- 4.9 th/cmm, rbc- 4.17 mil/cmm, rdw-sd- 37.7 fl?

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: 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. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, none of the results you provided are a cause for concern. The lymphocyte counts suggests a viral infection.     Wish you good health!

Question 5

61 years, hysterectomy 7months ago.alp 137.1ui/l, lym%18.2, mxd% 10.4, rdw-sd 49.2, other results are ok.higher alp may indicate the presence of cancer ?

Accepted Answer

ALP?: Alkaline phosphatase (if that's what you mean), is a liver enzyme. Make certain that this level is actually elevated. Elevation can have many causes. This elevated level, on its own, does not indicate cancer. The cause of an abnormal blood test such as this should be discussed with an appropriate health care provider.

Question 6

does vitamin deficiency cause rdw sd to decrease in value?

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: No.

Question 7

does vitamin b12 deficiency cause the rdw sd value to fall below the required range?

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: No, it does not.

Question 8

wbc 3.5, rbc 3.79, hgn 7.6, hct 25.3, mcv 66.8, mch 20.1, mchc 30.0, rdw-sd 42.8, rdw 17.7, plat 458?

Accepted Answer

Anaemia: You have what is called a microcytic anaemia, which means you have a lower than normal number of red blood cells and the cells themselves are smaller than normal.  There are several possible causes, but among the most common would be iron-deficiency or an inherited abnormality of haemoglobin production such as thalassaemia.  Your doctor can test for these.  And thanks for the very complete data.

Question 9

what do these blood test results mean? hgb= 11.7, hct= 37.2, mcv= 85.3, mch= 26.8, mchc=31.5, rdw-sd= 46.3, rdw-cv=14.9, plt= 358?

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: 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. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, there nothing of immediate concern. You may have mild anemia and may take oral iron supplement.   Wish you good health!

Question 10

been having raised mcv,sd(rdw-sd),rdw-cv% & low25-ohvitd(t) count.recent tests reveal low basophil ac &high lpa, lipase, uric acid & creatnserum levls?

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See Doctor: You should follow up with consulation with your
Primary Care to see what they think is happening in
your system.

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What is rdw-sd? can you cure it?

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What causes the rdw sd value to be less than the required range?

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I am a 66 yr old male and my blood test show a rdw-sd of 47.8fl and a rbc of 4.62mil all other cbc readings were normal. is this a problem?

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What are your thoughts on these blood results? ldh-230 u/l, neut%- 23.4%, lymph%- 69.3%, lymph abs count- 4.9 th/cmm, rbc- 4.17 mil/cmm, rdw-sd- 37.7 fl?

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61 years, hysterectomy 7months ago.alp 137.1ui/l, lym%18.2, mxd% 10.4, rdw-sd 49.2, other results are ok.higher alp may indicate the presence of cancer ?

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Does vitamin deficiency cause rdw sd to decrease in value?

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Does vitamin b12 deficiency cause the rdw sd value to fall below the required range?

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Wbc 3.5, rbc 3.79, hgn 7.6, hct 25.3, mcv 66.8, mch 20.1, mchc 30.0, rdw-sd 42.8, rdw 17.7, plat 458?

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What do these blood test results mean? hgb= 11.7, hct= 37.2, mcv= 85.3, mch= 26.8, mchc=31.5, rdw-sd= 46.3, rdw-cv=14.9, plt= 358?

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Been having raised mcv,sd(rdw-sd),rdw-cv% & low25-ohvitd(t) count.recent tests reveal low basophil ac &high lpa, lipase, uric acid & creatnserum levls?

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