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Monocyte distribution width (MDW) as a useful indicator for early screening of sepsis and discriminating false positive blood cultures.

Sung Jin JoSei Won KimJung-Hyun ChoiSeoung Pill ChoiJehoon LeeJihyang Lim
Published in: PloS one (2022)
MDW is a new hematological parameter that is simultaneously calculated during complete blood cell counting by Beckman Coulter hematology analyzer. MDW is expected to serve as a useful indicator for early screening of sepsis in conjunction with CRP and PCT. MDW is especially useful for sepsis assessment in patients with a suspected infection. MDW can also assist in discriminating false positive blood cultures.
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