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Blood test could spot those at highest risk for severe Covid-19 – Health24
A common blood marker called ‘red cell distribution width’ may predict how severe one’s Covid-19 might become, new research shows.

- A new study wanted to find a way to identify high-risk Covid patients as early and as easily as possible
- Researchers quickly discovered that a blood marker called ‘red cell distribution width’ fit the bill
- This means that the greater the variance in the size of a Covid-19 patient’s red blood cells, the poorer their prognosis
If you’re unfortunate enough to be admitted to the hospital with Covid-19, a common blood marker may predict how severe your illness might…
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