What causes high RDW and low Chloride?

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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.

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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
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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.

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