Anion gap

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

An anion gap is the difference between sodium, chloride and bicarbonate and is used to differentiate metabolic acidoses.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Standard values: The reference range is between 8 and 16 mmol/l

Pathologically increased: Uremia, alcoholism, lactic acidosis, intoxication with methanol or ethylene glucol, diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer