What causes high RDW and low D Dimer?

High RDW and low D Dimer can be caused by many reasons.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your D Dimer is in between 0 ug/mL and 0.51 ug/mL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and D Dimer 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	11.892
5-10 years	12.192
10-15 years	12.499
15-20 years	12.814
20-25 years	13.137
25-30 years	13.468
30-35 years	13.807
35-40 years	13.798
40-45 years	13.79
45-50 years	13.782
50-55 years	13.773
55-60 years	13.764
60-70 years	13.755
70-80 years	13.747
80-90 years	13.738
90-100 years	13.729
>100 years	13.72

*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 D Dimer : 0 - 0.51 ug/mL

Ideal values of D Dimer depending on age :

Age	Ideal D Dimer value
<5 years	0.113
5-10 years	0.116
10-15 years	0.119
15-20 years	0.122
20-25 years	0.125
25-30 years	0.128
30-35 years	0.131
35-40 years	0.134
40-45 years	0.137
45-50 years	0.14
50-55 years	0.144
55-60 years	0.148
60-70 years	0.152
70-80 years	0.156
80-90 years	0.16
90-100 years	0.164
>100 years	0.168

High RDW and low D Dimer can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and D Dimer blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 0 ug/mL for D Dimer, 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 D Dimer Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants RDW and D Dimer tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the RDW and D Dimer 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 D Dimer Test reports by your pathologist.