Is RDW 18 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 18 mean?
Your RDW level of 18 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 %
| Age | Ideal RDW value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 11.809 |
| 5-10 years | 12.022 |
| 10-15 years | 12.238 |
| 15-20 years | 12.458 |
| 20-25 years | 12.682 |
| 25-30 years | 12.91 |
| 30-35 years | 13.142 |
| 35-40 years | 13.379 |
| 40-45 years | 13.62 |
| 45-50 years | 13.865 |
| 50-55 years | 13.861 |
| 55-60 years | 13.856 |
| 60-70 years | 13.851 |
| 70-80 years | 13.846 |
| 80-90 years | 13.841 |
| 90-100 years | 13.836 |
| >100 years | 13.831 |
*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 %
| Age | Ideal RDW value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 11.815 |
| 5-10 years | 12.034 |
| 10-15 years | 12.257 |
| 15-20 years | 12.484 |
| 20-25 years | 12.715 |
| 25-30 years | 12.951 |
| 30-35 years | 13.191 |
| 35-40 years | 13.436 |
| 40-45 years | 13.685 |
| 45-50 years | 13.939 |
| 50-55 years | 13.934 |
| 55-60 years | 13.929 |
| 60-70 years | 13.924 |
| 70-80 years | 13.919 |
| 80-90 years | 13.914 |
| 90-100 years | 13.909 |
| >100 years | 13.904 |
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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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