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What is a high anion gap reading. when should i be concerned.?
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16+: Each lab has its own range of normals. Ag was a concept designed to help doctors figure out the source of acidosis, just a tool not a measure of how sick you are.. If you are significantly acidotic the ag is useful. If you are not acidotic it is just a number spit out by the lab. A low ag may be seen with multiple myeloma.
Answered 1/12/2020
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How high?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would have helped had you provided the actual results.
Answered 1/12/2020
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