Covid blood test can predict patient survival chances
by Linda Geddes from Science | The Guardian on (#5BATB)
Protein analysis provides digital picture of immune response and mortality risk, say scientists
A blood test has been developed that can predict whether Covid patients will need intensive care - or are even likely to survive - shortly after they develop symptoms.
If validated in real-life hospital settings, the test could enable doctors to direct life-saving treatment to the most needy patients sooner, boosting their chances of survival. It could also bolster doctors' confidence in the face of difficult decisions, such as whether to offer palliative care or an ICU bed when hospitals are close to capacity.
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