Is High RDW Level An Issue?

Posted on Thu, 14 Jun 2018

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Thu, 14 Jun 2018 Answered on

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Question : I got my medical test reports, In the blood test reports it shows RDW is 15.9. All other aspects are normal.
Is there a issue?

Answered by Dr. Kampana (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I have gone through the details. High RDW can indicate vitamin B12, folate deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. If they are normal then there is nothing to worry about.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Kampana (1 minute later)

Hi
I got the Vitamin B12 test done, It is normal.342 pg.ml

Answered by Dr. Kampana (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Ok, that is good. Check your folate levels. If it is normal then nothing to worry just a mild vitamin deficiency.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana