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What does an anion gap less than 1 and chloride 112 mean? normal results but close to borderline were: sodium 143 potassium 3.8 co2 31 creatinine 98 bilirubin total .3?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I would go go Wikipedia for details. Probably normal. Always repeat labs before getting worried about them.

Answered 1/3/2023

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Heavy vomiting could be the cause of this low anion gap and mild dehydration. This electrolyte and acid-base pattern is often observed in patient with bulimia.

Answered 1/3/2023

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