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Is RDW Value Of 18.9 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017
Question: My RDW is a little high. 18.9. Should I be concerned
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

RDW indicates variation in size of RBC. If your all other parameters of RBCs like hemoglobin and MCV are normal then it is OK and nothing to worry.

Please send me full reports of complete blood count for further details.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.
I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Is RDW Value Of 18.9 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Nothing to worry. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. RDW indicates variation in size of RBC. If your all other parameters of RBCs like hemoglobin and MCV are normal then it is OK and nothing to worry. Please send me full reports of complete blood count for further details. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.