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Anion gap is a screening tool for elevated lactate with risk of sepsis

Report By: Ayan Sen - Clinical Fellow,Emergency Medicine/Intensive Care
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 22nd October 2004
Last Modified: 22nd October 2004
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

Is [anion gap] a [screening measure] for [elevated lactate levels] with risk of [sepsis]