Well to all the people who are interested:
These are hematological parameters that indicate an underlying anemic condition.
The normal RBC is spherical and biconcave with a diameter of 6-8 micrometer. any variation in size is termed as anisocytosis and in shape is termed as poilikocytosis. These variations are seen in anemic conditions like iron or folate or Vitamin B12 deficiency or others.
Earlier when blood samples were analyzed manually under microscope the terms aniso and poikilocytosis were used, when such variations were observed, but with the advent of computerized automated blood analysis methods newer terms like RDW, RDW-SD, RDW-CV have come into place, these terms also indicate unusual variations in the size and shape of RBC which are highly indicative of a possible Anemic conditions.
RDW stands for Red Cell Distribution Width
RDW- SD stands for Standard Deviation in RDW
RDW-CV stands for Coefficient Variation of RDW
These are technical terms used in computer interpretation of the given blood samples
If your reports show abnormal values do consult your physician .
Red cell distribution wudth
My RDW-SD was 37.80 fl
nothing if the RDW and MCV are normal
Well to all the people who are interested: These are hematological parameters that indicate an underlying anemic condition. The normal RBC is spherical and biconcave with a diameter of 6-8 micrometer. any variation in size is termed as anisocytosis and in shape is termed as poilikocytosis. These variations are seen in anemic conditions like iron or folate or Vitamin B12 deficiency or others. Earlier when blood samples were analyzed manually under microscope the terms aniso and poikilocytosis were used, when such variations were observed, but with the advent of computerized automated blood analysis methods newer terms like RDW, RDW-SD, RDW-CV have come into place, these terms also indicate unusual variations in the size and shape of RBC which are highly indicative of a possible Anemic conditions. RDW stands for Red Cell Distribution Width RDW- SD stands for Standard Deviation in RDW RDW-CV stands for Coefficient Variation of RDW These are technical terms used in computer interpretation of the given blood samples If your reports show abnormal values do consult your physician .
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Red cell distribution wudth
A low RDW-cv on a hematology test means that there is a very small variation in the size of your red blood cell. Low RDW means that the cells are mostly the same size, while high RDW means the sizes are different.
RDW-CV stands for Red Cell Distribution Width - Cell Volume. It means that the red blood cells vary a lot in size.
low folate levels
low in B12 or iron
A high RDW-CV (Red Cell Distribution Width-Coefficient of Variation) indicates a greater variation in the size of red blood cells. This can suggest the presence of various types of anemia, nutritional deficiencies (such as iron, vitamin B12, or folate), or other underlying health conditions. It is often used alongside other blood tests to help diagnose and monitor these conditions. Elevated RDW-CV may warrant further investigation by a healthcare provider.