What causes high RDW and low GGT?

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

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and GGT 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 11.866
5-10 years 12.138
10-15 years 12.416
15-20 years 12.7
20-25 years 12.991
25-30 years 13.288
30-35 years 13.592
35-40 years 13.903
40-45 years 13.895
45-50 years 13.888
50-55 years 13.881
55-60 years 13.874
60-70 years 13.867
70-80 years 13.86
80-90 years 13.852
90-100 years 13.845
>100 years 13.838

*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 GGT : 15 - 85 U/L

Ideal values of GGT depending on age :
Age Ideal GGT value
<5 years 15.344
5-10 years 15.695
10-15 years 16.054
15-20 years 16.422
20-25 years 16.798
25-30 years 17.183
30-35 years 17.576
35-40 years 17.978
40-45 years 18.39
45-50 years 18.811
50-55 years 19.242
55-60 years 19.683
60-70 years 20.134
70-80 years 20.595
80-90 years 21.067
90-100 years 21.549
>100 years 22.042
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High RDW and low GGT can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and GGT blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 15 U/L for GGT, 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 GGT Tests Are Done :

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

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