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Is the anion gap test normally part of the comprehensive metabolic panel? i had many blood tests and i don't remember the anion gap being on them.
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It's there: It's calculated from the sodium, potassium, bicarb and chloride. In this case, the lab did it to be helpful to the physician.
Answered 3/23/2014
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Yes: The anion gap is calculated from the electrolyte panel.
Answered 3/13/2014
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