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Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Code: RDW
What is Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)?
Measures the variation in size of red blood cells.
Why is it measured?
Assists in diagnosing different types of anemia and has been linked to overall health status and mortality risk.
Key Facts
- •Category: Blood Health
- •Unit of Measurement: %
- •Test Code: RDW
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