Is RDW 21 high, normal or dangerous? What does Red cell distribution width level 21 mean?

Your RDW level of 21 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 11.844
5-10 years 12.093
10-15 years 12.347
15-20 years 12.606
20-25 years 12.871
25-30 years 13.141
30-35 years 13.417
35-40 years 13.699
40-45 years 13.987
45-50 years 13.981
50-55 years 13.975
55-60 years 13.968
60-70 years 13.962
70-80 years 13.956
80-90 years 13.95
90-100 years 13.944
>100 years 13.938

*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 11.851
5-10 years 12.107
10-15 years 12.369
15-20 years 12.637
20-25 years 12.91
25-30 years 13.189
30-35 years 13.474
35-40 years 13.765
40-45 years 13.759
45-50 years 13.753
50-55 years 13.746
55-60 years 13.739
60-70 years 13.732
70-80 years 13.726
80-90 years 13.72
90-100 years 13.714
>100 years 13.708

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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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