LDH as a Biochemical Biomarker to Predict Organ Failure in the Emergency Department Setting
LDH as a Biochemical Biomarker to Predict Organ Failure in the Emergency Department Setting
The purpose of this study is evaluate if K3, a novel biomarker, sampled at arrival to the
 emergency department can be used to predict the development of organ failure measured as SOFA
 score. K3 consists of lactate dehydrogenase, albumin and magnesium combined.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Age ≥18 years

 -  Admitted to emergency department, Karlstad Central Hospital, Sweden

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Not in need of venous blood sample