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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.

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  • 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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