Haem Markers Flashcards

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RDW ? Meaning ? What conditions affect this

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Red cell Distribution Width - measure in variability in red cell size
Normally 11.5-14.5%
Quantification of anisocytosis

Increased in Fe def anaemia (>14%) - most sensitive earliest marker

Normal in thalassaemia trait

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