Evaluation of red blood cell distribution width in patients with psoriatic arthritis

ConclusionsIncreased RDW is associated with active disease period of PsA patients. RDW seems to be a surrogate marker of the inflammation, like CRP and ESR. It is included in the complete blood count thus its measurement does not need any additional costs. RDW may be a potential marker to evaluate disease activity of PsA.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research