How to Use an Anion Gap Calculator to Review Lab Results
An anion gap calculator is a practical tool for reviewing laboratory findings that helps make sense of electrolyte patterns in a serum chemistry panel. It is not a diagnosis by itself, but it can provide a useful diagnostic clue when reviewing blood chemistry results and evaluating acid-base balance . By comparing the measured serum sodium , serum chloride , and serum bicarbonate , the calculator estimates the anion gap , which can help identify an electro