What causes high RDW and low MPV?

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

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your MPV is in between 6.8 fL and 10.9 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and MPV 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	11.842
5-10 years	12.089
10-15 years	12.342
15-20 years	12.6
20-25 years	12.863
25-30 years	13.132
30-35 years	13.406
35-40 years	13.686
40-45 years	13.972
45-50 years	13.966
50-55 years	13.96
55-60 years	13.954
60-70 years	13.948
70-80 years	13.942
80-90 years	13.936
90-100 years	13.93
>100 years	13.924

*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 MPV : 6.8 - 10.9 fL

Ideal values of MPV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MPV value
<5 years	6.942
5-10 years	7.087
10-15 years	7.235
15-20 years	7.386
20-25 years	7.54
25-30 years	7.698
30-35 years	7.859
35-40 years	8.023
40-45 years	8.191
45-50 years	8.362
50-55 years	8.537
55-60 years	8.715
60-70 years	8.897
70-80 years	9.083
80-90 years	9.273
90-100 years	9.467
>100 years	9.665

High RDW and low MPV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take RDW and MPV blood tests and the results are higher than 14 % for RDW and lower than 6.8 fL for MPV, 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 MPV Tests Are Done :

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