Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you define what the anion gap is?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Anion gap: Hi. The most common way to measure anion gap (AG) is to subtract the serum chloride concentration and the serum CO2 concentration from the serum sodium concentration. AG = Na - (Cl + total CO2). The AG is due to unmeasured anions in blood. Depending on lab, normal AG is up to about 12 or 14. In acidotic states such as diabetic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, sepsis, etc), AG is increased.
Answered 7/19/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a high anion gap reading. When should I be concerned.?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why do I always get a low anion gap test score? what is the cause of low anion gap?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello. I was told I have an anion gap of 18 which is above normal. Is this a big concern?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What causes a lower than normal anion gap? Mine has fluctuated from normal to one point below normal.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does an anion gap of 14 (ref range: 3-12) indicate?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
