Anion Gap

The anion gap is a calculated value that compares the amount of positively charged electrolytes (sodium, potassium) to negatively charged electrolytes (chloride, bicarbonate) in your blood. It helps…

Category: Metabolic Panel

Also known as: anion gap, ag, serum anion gap

Reference range: 8–12 mEq/L (Source: ABIM)

Standard unit: mEq/L

High values may indicate

A high anion gap may indicate metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney failure, or ingestion of toxic substances such as methanol or ethylene glycol.

Low values may indicate

A low anion gap is uncommon and may indicate hypoalbuminemia (low albumin) or, in rare cases, may be a laboratory error.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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