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Anion Gap Calculator

Calculate the anion gap from sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate.

FORMULANa⁺ − (Cl⁻ + HCO₃⁻)

Reference ranges vary by lab. Low albumin lowers the expected gap (roughly 2.5 mEq/L per 1 g/dL of albumin below 4).