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High PDW range

2021-10-30 14:35:35
Good Evening Doctors, My mom has a higher PDW range is that something to worry about and get it checked? She is also going through menopause it has been aroumd 4 months since it has stopped, is that the reason? I've attached the blood report. Thankyou in advance.
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I don't want to ignore it. But such high PDW is uncommon. I suggest you get this test repeated before we can give definitive advice.

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Not of significance. But likely had diabetes.
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Answered2021-10-31 13:38:35

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