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RDW is high

2018-07-30 16:27:23
In my CBC report RDW is high it's 14.8% what it means mcv is 86.1 WBC count is 6,800 is it normal? What is the meaning RDW high?
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RDW is a measure of the range of variation of red blood cell (RBC) volume that is reported as part of a standard complete blood count. Higher RDW values indicate greater variation in size. MCV is nomal, WBC count is normal. I would advise you to meet a hematologist so taht you can be evaluated and undergo investigations such as peripheral smear to find the underlying cause of the disparity and have it treated accordingly.

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