By contrast, alternative approaches to COVID-19 triage use radiological imaging, which is less readily available and involves patient exposure to ionising radiation,22 or infrequently requested laboratory predicting markers, such as IL-6.23, 24 Although many studies have examined diagnostic applications of artificial intelligence for COVID-19, key reviews have highlighted sector-wide methodological and reporting concerns and called for rigorous evaluation within the clinical context of intended use.25, 26. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is COVID-19.