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Significance of low co2 (17meq/l) and high anion gap (19meq/l) in late (37 weeks) pregnancy? all other tests in metabolic panel within normal limits.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Reason for checking: I suppose the answer would vary depending on why it was checked. If there were certain symptoms or problems then the tests need to be analyzed in that context. Simply looking at only these numbers with no context they do not appear particularly abnormal for the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. The doctor who ordered them will be in the best position to interpret them.

Answered 8/28/2015

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