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CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
Volume 540, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2022.117214
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MDW; Sepsis; Biomarkers; Screening; Monocytes
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Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) is a new cell blood count parameter that measures the anisocytosis of monocytes. It has emerged as a reliable biomarker for sepsis in emergency departments and intensive care units. MDW has advantages such as low-cost and quick measurement compared to other sepsis biomarkers.
Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) is a new generation cell blood count parameter providing a measure of monocyte anisocytosis. In the last decades, it has emerged as a reliable biomarker of sepsis in the acute setting, especially emergency department, and intensive care unit. MDW has several advantages over commonly used sepsis biomarkers, including low-cost, ease and speed of measurement. The clinical usefulness of MDW has been established in several studies and some clinical laboratory medicines have already implemented it in their routine. In this article, we describe the analytical and clinical features of MDW to guide its appropriate use in clinical practice by integrating the research evidence with real-world laboratory experience. The proper use of a biomarker is critical for improving patients' care and outcome as well as ensuring healthcare quality.
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