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What Does A High RDW-CV Mean?
Question: what does a high RDW-CV mean
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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RDW= Redcells Distribution width
CV= Coefficient of variation.
This means that there is a high variation in the sizes of the individual Red blood cells. This is used in the interpretation of the red cells numbers on a full blood count. Other elements are needed to say exactly what the significance of this observation. if you can go ahead and upload the results sheet, I will personally go through and provide a personalized significance to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be. Thank you so much for using our services.
See below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
RDW= Redcells Distribution width
CV= Coefficient of variation.
This means that there is a high variation in the sizes of the individual Red blood cells. This is used in the interpretation of the red cells numbers on a full blood count. Other elements are needed to say exactly what the significance of this observation. if you can go ahead and upload the results sheet, I will personally go through and provide a personalized significance to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be. Thank you so much for using our services.
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