My test report shows MPV as 13.7 and RDW as 16.8. Is this a problem? Could you please suggest?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Both values are mildly elevated and may indicate early changes in platelet function or red blood cell variation. If you are healthy and CBC is otherwise normal, its not alarming. Repeat if symptoms like fatigue or bruising appear.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH (RDW) Test

Book RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH (RDW) Test

Answered 11/09/2025

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