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What Does RDW Denote In A CBC Test Report?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2014
Question: can you please tell me what does it mean on a cbc blood test when when the rdw count is high? I am currently being treated for polycythemia vera. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it is not of concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

RDW denotes the size variation of red blood cells. RDW is usually high in polycythemia vera. It is nothing unusual.

As you are already on treatment, there is nothing to worry.

Hope this helps.
Regards
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What Does RDW Denote In A CBC Test Report?

Brief Answer: it is not of concern Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. RDW denotes the size variation of red blood cells. RDW is usually high in polycythemia vera. It is nothing unusual. As you are already on treatment, there is nothing to worry. Hope this helps. Regards