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Our ITU staff are correcting anion gap for low albumin using the following formula: Adjusted Anion gap = observed anion gap + 0.25 x (normal albumin - observed albumin). Can anyone confirm the basis and validity of this? Regards Mary Stapleton Principal Biochemist Biochemistry Department Cork University Hospital ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/