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Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)

Tracks the variation in size among individual red cells. A high RDW means there is a wide mix of very small and very large cells, often the earliest indicator of nutritional deficiency anemia.

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Blood

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No major fasting or preparation instructions required.

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