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Fasting blood work, rdw high 19.3 with rbc 4.81, hemoglobin 12.9, hematocrit 39.2, mcv 82. what does this mean? trouble tolerating exercise and sleeping and tired, what's wrong with me?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Slightly high RDW : And lowish MCV could support iron deficiency, but you are not anemic.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Retic count?: High RDW suggests there could be a high reticulocyte count or low b12. I would check a ferritin, B12 and folate (folic acid). Questionable iron deficiency even though MCV not below 80. Hope this helps.

Answered 6/24/2014

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