Monocyte Distribution Width

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Define monocyte distribution width (MDW).
  • Explain why monocyte morphology changes during infection and sepsis.
  • Describe how MDW is generated during automated hematology analysis.
  • Explain the clinical significance of an increased MDW.
  • Discuss the relationship between MDW, the complete blood count with differential, and other laboratory findings used in the assessment of sepsis.
  • Identify important limitations and pre-examination considerations associated with MDW testing.

Course Outline

  • Monocyte Distribution Width
    • What Is Monocyte Distribution Width?
    • Why Do Monocytes Change During Infection?
    • MDW and Sepsis
    • How Is MDW Measured?
    • Interpreting MDW
    • Interpreting MDW With the Rest of the CBC
    • Laboratory Considerations and Limitations
    • Key Takeaways
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.