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What does complete blood count pdw 16.5 high mean?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

RDW: The red blood cell distribution width (RDW or RCDW) is a measure of the variation of red blood cell (RBC) volume that is reported as part of a standard complete blood count. Can be used to help diagnose a type of anemia if your hemoglobin is low: Men- less than 14, women- less than 12.

Answered 5/4/2020

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