
What Do RDW Value Of 15.5 Indicate?

Question: Hi. My RDW is 15.5 & my Lympth absolute is 3.2 , is this normal? as it shows high on the blood work results. My Dr wasn't concerned about it or even ordered more testing to double check.
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Brief Answer:
Mildly increased RDW may indicate anemia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests mildly increased RDW.
Normal range of RDW is 11.5-14.5%.It measures variation in RBC size.
It may be due to anemia,recent hemorrhage etc.It is important to know other parameters like hemoglobin level,MCV,MCH,MCHC.
It is not a serious issue.
If other findings supports anemia then you may need iron and folic acid tablet supplementation for anemia.
Absolute lymphocyte count is normal.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Mildly increased RDW may indicate anemia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests mildly increased RDW.
Normal range of RDW is 11.5-14.5%.It measures variation in RBC size.
It may be due to anemia,recent hemorrhage etc.It is important to know other parameters like hemoglobin level,MCV,MCH,MCHC.
It is not a serious issue.
If other findings supports anemia then you may need iron and folic acid tablet supplementation for anemia.
Absolute lymphocyte count is normal.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Hemoglobin 14.0
MCV 86
MCH28.4
MCHC 33.1
low Testosterone 222
under acting thyroid THS 8.030
Thank You so much.
MCV 86
MCH28.4
MCHC 33.1
low Testosterone 222
under acting thyroid THS 8.030
Thank You so much.
Brief Answer:
As other factors are normal,mildly increased RDW can be ignored.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Since all factors related to RBC are normal,so mildly increased RDW can be ignored.
Low testosterone level need proper evaluation.It is important to evaluate clinically.It may cause variety of symptoms.
TSH level is increased.You may need thyroid hormone supplementation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
As other factors are normal,mildly increased RDW can be ignored.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Since all factors related to RBC are normal,so mildly increased RDW can be ignored.
Low testosterone level need proper evaluation.It is important to evaluate clinically.It may cause variety of symptoms.
TSH level is increased.You may need thyroid hormone supplementation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


My PSI is 1.0 and I am 40, the question is it too high to be on testosterone injections? or I need to investigate more about my prostate health before starting these injection since they may cause prostate cancer. I tell you the truth I don't want a prostate check up done it's very disturbing you know.
Brief Answer:
I suggest for proper evaluation before starting replacement therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I suggest for proper evaluation before starting hormone replacement therapy because it may affect multiple organs like prostate,heart etc.
Normal prostate screening is not cumbersome.It may need blood test,ultrasound and few clinical tests.You should go for it.
Get well soon.
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Further queries are most welcome.
Please rate my answer if you are satisfied.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
I suggest for proper evaluation before starting replacement therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I suggest for proper evaluation before starting hormone replacement therapy because it may affect multiple organs like prostate,heart etc.
Normal prostate screening is not cumbersome.It may need blood test,ultrasound and few clinical tests.You should go for it.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Please rate my answer if you are satisfied.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

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