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What can a very low anion gap number mean from a blood test?

Q: what can a very low anion gap number mean from a blood test?

: The most common cause in outpatient care setting is either high serum immunoglobulin and/or low albumin. Lab error is not an uncommon cause. Take care.

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The most common cause in outpatient care setting is either high serum immunoglobulin and/or low albumin. Lab error is not an uncommon cause. Take care.

Answered 8/9/2023

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What can a very low anion gap number mean from a blood test?

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