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Normal mcv with low rdw indicates what?

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May not be problem: Is the rest of the hemogram normal.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 12/11/2019

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Means nothing: Low RDW is never a concern. Ranges are set so that a few percent of healthy folks fall outside on either end.

Answered 10/16/2020

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Cbc results: low lymphocytes (15.7), high granulocytes 79.2, gr# 8.3, mchc low (32.4), MCV normal, RDW high (14.3), low mpv (7.7). Is this concerning?

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My complete blood count results as follow:Hg 11.9;MCV 87.1; MCHC 33.7 MCH 29.3; RDW 16.4 I think all are normal except RDW what this can indicate?

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Have low wbc 2.2 and low rbc. high mcv and rdw. UA RBC 1+ and WBC 3+ and protein H, I don not have a bladder infection. Does this indicate anything?

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