I Just Got My CBC Lab Test Back. Everything Is

Posted on Sat, 13 Jul 2019

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Question : I just got my CBC lab test back. Everything is in range with the exception of RDW. Why is everything else are in range but RDW? Is this cause to be concern about?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

I would advise you to do a iron profile study since your RDW is deranged

Detailed Answer:

Hi

The red cell distribution width test or (RDW) test is used to diagnose anaemia

I would advise you to do a iron profile study since your RDW is deranged

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (3 hours later)

Iron is is slightly higher, B12 and folate is also high, so I can't figure out why if my iron is high and B12 and folate is high, why is my RDW high? Is this an Anemia, should I see a hematologist?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Upload your reports, please

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I would advise you to upload your reports in this portal so that I can review them in details.

I will be glad to help further

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee