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RBC Distribution Width
Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) refers to the variability of erythrocyte volume. It expresses the difference in the size of the red blood cell counts. Under physiological conditions, erythrocytes have a homogeneous shape.
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RBC Distribution Width
About this test
Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) refers to the variability of erythrocyte volume. It expresses the difference in the size of the red blood cell counts. Under physiological conditions, erythrocytes have a homogeneous shape.
What´s measured
The test cannot be requested separately; it is part of the complete blood count test.
Values of test RBC Distribution Width
Out-of-range results in the report should be discussed with a specialist medical practitioner.
Notice
Out-of-range results in the report should be discussed with a specialist medical practitioner.
Collection instructions
Please read these instructions carefully well in advance of the collection.
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You take the RBC Distribution Width as part of the following tests
It helps assess overall health, can help detect anemia (low blood count) and thus impaired oxygen supply to tissues, determine the risk of infections, inflammation, immune disorders, or blood…