Is RDW 17.7 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 17.7 mean?

Your RDW level of 17.7 is a High RDW level.

High levels of RDW in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood RDW level is between 11.6 % and 14 %, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if RDW levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.

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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 11.805
5-10 years 12.014
10-15 years 12.227
15-20 years 12.443
20-25 years 12.663
25-30 years 12.887
30-35 years 13.115
35-40 years 13.347
40-45 years 13.583
45-50 years 13.823
50-55 years 13.819
55-60 years 13.815
60-70 years 13.811
70-80 years 13.806
80-90 years 13.801
90-100 years 13.796
>100 years 13.791

*Ideal values ​​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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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 11.811
5-10 years 12.026
10-15 years 12.245
15-20 years 12.468
20-25 years 12.695
25-30 years 12.926
30-35 years 13.162
35-40 years 13.402
40-45 years 13.646
45-50 years 13.895
50-55 years 13.89
55-60 years 13.885
60-70 years 13.88
70-80 years 13.875
80-90 years 13.87
90-100 years 13.866
>100 years 13.862

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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.

Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease RDW levels include:

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If your doctor wants RDW test on you, you may need a RDW blood test. During the RDW blood test, 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 Test report by your pathologist.

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