Is RDW 16 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 16 mean?

RDW 16

Your RDW level of 16 is a High RDW level.

High RDW levels may signal health problems. Generally, levels between 11.6 % to 14 % are considered normal. However, if your levels fall outside this range, it is important to seek medical advice. Consulting a doctor for abnormal creatinine levels is recommended.

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Normal range of RDW found among men :11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (male) :
Age Ideal RDW value
<5 years 11.786
5-10 years 11.975
10-15 years 12.167
15-20 years 12.362
20-25 years 12.56
25-30 years 12.761
30-35 years 12.965
35-40 years 13.172
40-45 years 13.383
45-50 years 13.597
50-55 years 13.815
55-60 years 13.811
60-70 years 13.807
70-80 years 13.804
80-90 years 13.801
90-100 years 13.798
>100 years 13.795

*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 RDW found among women :11.6-14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age (female) :
Age Ideal RDW value
<5 years 11.791
5-10 years 11.985
10-15 years 12.183
15-20 years 12.384
20-25 years 12.588
25-30 years 12.795
30-35 years 13.006
35-40 years 13.22
40-45 years 13.438
45-50 years 13.659
50-55 years 13.884
55-60 years 13.88
60-70 years 13.876
70-80 years 13.873
80-90 years 13.87
90-100 years 13.867
>100 years 13.864
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If you take a RDW blood test and the results are not in the normal range (11.6-14 %), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the RDW Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a RDW test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically to measure RDW levels. A pathologist, a specialist in disease study, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your RDW test results are typically available within a few hours after the procedure.

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