Anion Gap
Evaluates states of metabolic acidosis
Min 0 – Max 1000
Min 0 – Max 1000
Min 0 – Max 1000
A normally high anion gap acidosis in a patient with hypoalbuminemia may appear as a normal anion gap acidosis.
- Every 1g/L decrease in albumin will decrease anion gap by 0.25 mmoles
- This is particularly relevant in ICU patients where lower albumin levels are common
- For more explanation, Life in the Fastlane (Nickson, 2021) has a concise summary.
Reference
- Jennifer Glen , DNP, FNP-BC — EVAL Health, Chief Medical Officer