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
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