Anion Gap Calculator
Calculate the anion gap from serum electrolytes to help diagnose metabolic acidosis and other acid-base disorders.
Serum Electrolytes
mEq/L
Normal: 136-145 mEq/L
mEq/L
Normal: 98-106 mEq/L
mEq/L
Normal: 22-26 mEq/L
g/dL
For albumin-corrected AG (Normal: 3.5-5.0 g/dL)
Anion Gap
14.0 mEq/L
High Anion Gap
π§ͺStandard AG
14.0 mEq/L
πCorrected AG
14.0 mEq/L
πDelta Ratio
N/A
βNormal Range
8-12 mEq/L
Interpretation
Metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap (HAGMA)
Causes of Abnormal Anion Gap
High Anion Gap (MUDPILES)
- Methanol
- Uremia
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Propylene glycol
- Isoniazid, Iron
- Lactic acidosis
- Ethylene glycol
- Salicylates
Low Anion Gap
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Multiple myeloma (paraproteins)
- Lithium toxicity
- Bromide ingestion
- Laboratory error