red cell distribution width (RDW)

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Reference interval

  • 11.5-14.5%

Clinical significance

Increases

* standard deviations for normal individuals & individuals with different types of anemia tend to overlap limiting the utility of RDW

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References

  1. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 79
  2. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd edition, NW Tietz ed, WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1995
  3. Panel of 10 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0040002.jsp
  4. Panel of 24 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: http://www.aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0040003.jsp

Patient information

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