What causes high RDW and low Thrombin Time?

High RDW and low Thrombin Time can be caused by many reasons.

If your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % and your Thrombin Time is in between 0 sec and 23 sec then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for RDW and Thrombin Time 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	11.919
5-10 years	12.247
10-15 years	12.584
15-20 years	12.93
20-25 years	13.286
25-30 years	13.651
30-35 years	13.64
35-40 years	13.63
40-45 years	13.62
45-50 years	13.995
50-55 years	13.985
55-60 years	13.975
60-70 years	13.964
70-80 years	13.953
80-90 years	13.943
90-100 years	13.932
>100 years	13.921

*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 Thrombin Time : 0 - 23 sec

Ideal values of Thrombin Time depending on age :

Age	Ideal Thrombin Time value
<5 years	1.028
5-10 years	1.056
10-15 years	1.085
15-20 years	1.115
20-25 years	1.146
25-30 years	1.178
30-35 years	1.21
35-40 years	1.243
40-45 years	1.277
45-50 years	1.312
50-55 years	1.348
55-60 years	1.385
60-70 years	1.423
70-80 years	1.462
80-90 years	1.502
90-100 years	1.543
>100 years	1.585

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

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