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Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-CV)/Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-CV)/Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-CV)/Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
Explanation: The RDW/MCV ratio compares the variability in your red blood cell sizes to their average size. RDW measures how much your red blood cells differ from one another. Healthy bone marrow produces uniform cells, so higher RDW indicates inconsistent production often caused by nutritional deficiencies, chronic inflammation, or bone marrow stress. MCV tells you whether your red blood cells are generally small, normal, or large. Combining these values helps distinguish between different types of anemia and metabolic disturbances.
Test purpose: Helps differentiate types of anemia.
Note: Universal clinical reference ranges have not been established for this calculated marker. Available cutoffs vary by population and clinical context. This value should be interpreted alongside individual component values, clinical history, and other relevant biomarkers.
An aspect of Blood Health.