What does rdw indicate in a blood test?

Answer by  mb (5482)

RDW is red cell distribution width. They measured the size of the blood cells to make sure they were mature.

Answer by  gabriella10 (353)

RDW stands for red blood cell distribution width. It helps to reveal blood disorders. For example, the cause of anemia. In Vit B12 deficiency RDW is normal. In iron deficiency RDW is increased.

Answer by  worker228219 (26)

It indicates the amount of iron within your blood. Literally it stands for red blood cell distribution width. A higher RDW number may indicate the development of numerous diseases.

Answer by  SIDDHU (861)

RDW is the red blood cell distribution in the body. But you have not mentioned wether your RDW is low or high. Higher RDW is indicative of anaemia or some other of kind of infection in the body. You should take the report and consult your doctor and whatever your doctor advises follow it to be on safe side.