Importance of Early Sepsis Diagnosis

Rapid and accurate diagnosis of sepsis is essential, as early intervention can significantly lower patient mortality rates. However, diagnosing sepsis is often challenging due to its nonspecific symptoms, making timely recognition critical for patient outcomes. Traditional biomarkers such as procalcitonin and lactate have limitations, prompting the exploration of newer markers. One such promising marker is monocyte distribution width (MDW), which indicates variability in monocyte size and can be rapidly assessed as part of an automated complete blood count.