RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH
| RDW has been found to be of value in distiguishing Iron deficiency anemia (RDW increased) from Thalassemia (RDW normal). It also helps to distinguish Megaloblastic anemia (RDW increased) from other causes of Macrocytosis (RDW normal) |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same Day |
RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH
| Test Code | R-03 |
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| Test Description | **RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH |
| Clinical Category | Anemia |
| Sample | 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in EDTA tube |
| Method/Technology | Electrical Impedence |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |