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I Had Routine Labs Done And My RDW Was Low
Question: I had routine labs done and my RDW was low and Hematocrit was elevated. Both were outside of normal range but all other lab results were fine. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
most persons , not significant
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
On their own, there is not likely any concern in most cases.
RDW is interpreted along with the hemoglobin, MCV and MCHC. The RDW looks at the variation in the size of the red blood cells. A decreased RDW can mean that there is little variation in size which can happen in some types of anemia however if there is anemia, your HEMOGLOBIN would be low.
If your hemoglobin is normal then you do not have anemia.
Hematocrit is sometimes elevated if a person is slightly dehydrated, it reflects the concentration of the blood.
If it is very very high, then in some persons, this can be related to a condition called polycythemia.
Your doctor would have likely contacted you if this was suspected
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
most persons , not significant
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
On their own, there is not likely any concern in most cases.
RDW is interpreted along with the hemoglobin, MCV and MCHC. The RDW looks at the variation in the size of the red blood cells. A decreased RDW can mean that there is little variation in size which can happen in some types of anemia however if there is anemia, your HEMOGLOBIN would be low.
If your hemoglobin is normal then you do not have anemia.
Hematocrit is sometimes elevated if a person is slightly dehydrated, it reflects the concentration of the blood.
If it is very very high, then in some persons, this can be related to a condition called polycythemia.
Your doctor would have likely contacted you if this was suspected
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Great thank you! The lab results were not sent to my doctor because it was a wellness check done outside of my primary cares order but the Hematocrit was at 45.1 with a range of Range: 35.0-45.0. Since it is just outside of the range, this could mean some dehydration at the time?
Brief Answer:
minor change, would not be associated with any significant conditions
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, luckily that change is not significant so it may just mean a slight increase in fluid is needed
minor change, would not be associated with any significant conditions
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, luckily that change is not significant so it may just mean a slight increase in fluid is needed
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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