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What does it mean if your anion gap is low and your sodium is normal in the middle of the range? should i be concerned?

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No need for worry: The anion gap is calculated by subtracting serum concentrations of chloride and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) ions from sodium. If it falls below 3 meq/l, it is defined as low. The most common cause is laboratory error. Another less common explanation includes a low serum Albumin concentration.

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