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I think it depends mostly on which formula you are using. The more commonly used formula for anion gap is [Na+] − ([Cl−] + [HCO3−]). If you are using the other equation that includes Potassium ([Na+] + [K+]) − ([Cl−] + [HCO3−]) remember that Potassium is significantly increased with hemolysis due to it being mainly intracellular. This would result in a false increase of the anion gap due to hemolysis. I don't think using the former equation would result in that significant of a change since the other electrolytes are not affected much by hemolysis.
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What gap is called into which the chemical is released?
A synaptic cleft is the gap into which a chemical is released.
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silicon
Why does a 5.20 anion gap level mean?
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What does a low a angp blood test mean?
Anion Gap
What does a low anion gap mean Today I had some blood work done and my anion gap came back low at 7.5 This past October I had the same tests done and my anion gap was 16 Anyone know what this means?
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kidney probems
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