Recommendation ID
NG162/3
Question

Radiation-induced lymphopenia and risk of new COVID-19 and severity of COVID-19: Does radiation-induced lymphopenia predispose patients to an increased risk of new COVID-19 and does it contribute to patients developing more severe COVID-19?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
COVID-19 rapid guideline: delivery of radiotherapy
Number
NG162
Date issued
March 2020

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/09/2021