Anion gap and strong ion gap: a quick reference

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2008 May;38(3):443-7, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.01.022.

Abstract

This article serves as a quick reference for the anion gap and strong ion gap. Guidelines for analysis and interpretation of changes are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acid-Base Equilibrium / physiology*
  • Acid-Base Imbalance / diagnosis
  • Acid-Base Imbalance / etiology
  • Acid-Base Imbalance / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Anions / analysis
  • Blood Proteins / analysis*
  • Blood Proteins / metabolism
  • Cations / analysis
  • Reference Values

Substances

  • Anions
  • Blood Proteins
  • Cations