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Monocyte distribution width (MDW) and mean monocyte volume (MMV) show promise as early sepsis indicators. These biomarkers, derived from complete blood count (CBC) tests, can aid in sepsis diagnosis, especially in resource-limited settings.

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  • Laboratory Hematology
  • Biomarker Discovery

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  • Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.
  • Traditional clinical signs and current screening scores for sepsis lack sufficient accuracy.
  • There is a critical need for reliable and accessible biomarkers for early sepsis detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the predictive capabilities of six inflammatory biomarkers for sepsis development in ICU patients.
  • To assess the association of these biomarkers with sepsis-related outcomes, including mortality and organ dysfunction.
  • To identify cost-effective biomarkers for sepsis diagnosis in resource-limited environments.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study was conducted in an ICU setting.
  • Six biomarkers (CRP, RDW, NLR, MDW, MNV, MMV) from complete blood count (CBC) samples were analyzed.
  • Demographic data, clinical progression, and severity scores (APACHE II, SOFA) were collected.

Main Results:

  • Monocyte distribution width (MDW) demonstrated the highest area under the curve (AUC) of 0.932 for sepsis prediction.
  • MDW, mean neutrophil volume (MNV), and mean monocyte volume (MMV) exhibited 100% specificity.
  • MDW and MMV were significantly correlated with sepsis prediction, with MDW showing the highest specificity (86.84%) among the tested biomarkers.

Conclusions:

  • Biomarkers derived from routine CBC tests, specifically MDW and MMV, show significant potential for early sepsis diagnosis.
  • These accessible biomarkers can be valuable tools in resource-limited settings for improving sepsis detection.
  • Further validation of MDW and MMV may enhance sepsis management protocols.