What causes high RDW and low Chloride?

High RDW and low Chloride can be caused by many reasons.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your Chloride is in between 98 mmol/L and 107 mmol/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and Chloride respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of RDW : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age :

Age	Ideal RDW value
<5 years	11.887
5-10 years	12.181
10-15 years	12.482
15-20 years	12.79
20-25 years	13.106
25-30 years	13.43
30-35 years	13.762
35-40 years	13.754
40-45 years	13.746
45-50 years	13.738
50-55 years	13.729
55-60 years	13.721
60-70 years	13.713
70-80 years	13.705
80-90 years	13.697
90-100 years	13.688
>100 years	13.68

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease RDW levels include:

• Crohn's disease
• Chronic liver disease
• Thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder
• An iron or vitamin deficiency
• Heart disease

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Normal range of Chloride : 98 - 107 mmol/L

Ideal values of Chloride depending on age :

Age	Ideal Chloride value
<5 years	100.421
5-10 years	102.901
10-15 years	105.443
15-20 years	105.378
20-25 years	105.314
25-30 years	105.249
30-35 years	105.185
35-40 years	105.121
40-45 years	105.056
45-50 years	104.992
50-55 years	104.928
55-60 years	104.864
60-70 years	104.8
70-80 years	104.736
80-90 years	104.672
90-100 years	104.608
>100 years	104.544

High RDW and low Chloride can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and Chloride blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 98 mmol/L for Chloride, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the RDW and Chloride Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants RDW and Chloride tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the RDW and Chloride blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your RDW and Chloride Test reports by your pathologist.