Anion Gap TestingThe anion gap calculates electrolyte balance. It is occasionally found on a comprehensive metabolic panel or calculated based on electrolyte values. This calculation is used to determine whether the body is acidic or alkaline. (Na+ + K+) - (Cl- + HCO3-) = Anion Gap High anion gap = acidosis Low anion gap = alkalosis Anion Gap in PregnancyNausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy predispose women to a relatively low anion gap compared to the second and third trimesters. The anion gap in pregnancy slightly rises, as it is a natural state of acidosis. After childbirth, these pregnancy-related physiological changes that affect acid-base balance are gradually resolved. The hemodilution of pregnancy starts to normalize as plasma volume returns to prepregnancy levels over a few weeks to months. High Anion Gap in PregnancyThere is limited data on the application of this indice in pregnancy. Most Common Causes of High Anion Gap in Pregnancy
Low Anion Gap in PregnancyThere is limited data on the application of this indice in pregnancy. Most Common Causes of Low Anion Gap in Pregnancy
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