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I am now 28 years old man,my red cell distribution width (rdw)* 15.20 %.is it harmful for health? what type of dicesse will be happening with me??
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RDW just means there is greater variety in the size of your red blood cells. It is not a disease. It often occurs in people dealing with anemia from loss of blood. The rest of your complete blood count is needed for us to fully interpret the meaning of your RDW. This can be discussed with the person that ordered the bloodwork for you.
Answered 7/18/2022
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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, your result is okay. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22980-rdw-blood-test#:~:text=A%20normal%20result%20means%20that,lab%20that%20performs%20the%20test
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Red blood cells count 5.60 (4-5.20) MCV 68(70-85) rdw, rbc19.8(12_16.5) neutrophils 18(24-62) lymphocytes 75(31-65) and abnormal red blood cells morph ?
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