RDW Analysis
Blood cells are divided into a number of groups, specifically into three groups, namely red blood cells that transport oxygen through the lungs
To the rest of the tissues of the human body, and the second group is the white blood cells, which are parts of the immune system to fight against the bacteria that come to the body from the outside, the third group platelets, which works on blood clotting, RDW analysis is conducted to examine the blood count through A blood vein sample is a routine test that measures the amount of prescriptions of the three groups of blood cells mentioned above.
When to check (RDW)
The RDW is performed in the following situations:
- In cases of assessment of anemia, or increase or decrease in the number of red blood cells in particular and hemoglobin.
- In case of suspected infection or infection through an increase in white blood cells.
- May be in cases associated with other tests, especially blood clotting (platelets), whether increase or decrease.
- In cases of assessment of acquired immunodeficiency when there is a decrease in white blood cells and their types.
- In the case of diagnosis of cancers such as leukemia or cancer in the lymphatic system.
- RDW is performed as a routine test prior to surgery.
Diseases related to analysis (RDW)
- In case of suspected anemia.
- In the case of an increase in the number of red blood cells (Polycythemia).
- In the case of an increase in the number of leukocytosis.
- In the case of a shortage of leukopenia.
- In the case of shortage and decrease in the number of platelets (Thrombocytopenia).
- In the case of an increase in the number of platelets (Thrombocytosis).
Analysis of test results (RDW)
This analysis or examination includes several components, including:
- Hemoglobin: Red blood cells are an important and cellular component of the blood, and the most important compounds are hemoglobin, where the proper level is: 38.8-46% in males and 35.4-44.4% in females, Anemia is anemia and levels indicate an increase in the number of red blood cells. Low levels indicate iron deficiency due to an improper diet that does not contain iron.