Development and validation of an early warning score to identify COVID-19 in the emergency department based on routine laboratory tests: a multicentre case-control study.
Arjen-Kars BoerRuben DeneerMaaike MaasHeidi S M AmmerlaanRoland H H van BalkomWendy A H M ThijssenSophie BennenbroekMathie P G LeersRemy J H MartensMadelon M BuijsJos J KerremansMuriël MesschaertJeroen J van SuijlenNatal A W van RielVolkher ScharnhorstPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
The CoLab-score is based on routine laboratory measurements and is available within 1 hour after presentation. Depending on the prevalence, COVID-19 may be safely ruled out in over one-third of ED presentations. Highly suspect cases can be identified regardless of presenting symptoms. The CoLab-score is continuous, in contrast to the binary outcome of lateral flow testing, and can guide PCR testing and triage ED patients.
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