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Mch 26.1 rdw 15.9. all other counts normal. 53 yr old female. i currently take a multi vitamin with no iron. should i be taking a multi with iron?
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Depends: 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, if you are still having periods take iron, if you are post-menopausal, then iron is not necessary.
Answered 11/28/2017
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