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What Causes Elevated RDW?
I recently had blood work done and the 1st I had done my hemoglobin hematocrit mcv mch and mchc were all low with an elevated rdw. I was put on iron and have been taking this until my recent labs which shows that everything is restored to normal except my RDW. What could be causing this. I was also on the first set of blood work deficient in B 12 which I have been taking injections for and now have a normal level.
Thu, 21 Jun 2018
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Elevated red cell distribution Width (RCDW) is associated with early iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency.
I advise you to do bone marrow test.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Elevated red cell distribution Width (RCDW) is associated with early iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency.
I advise you to do bone marrow test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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