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

🧪Standard AG
14.0 mEq/L
📊Corrected AG
14.0 mEq/L
📈Delta Ratio
N/A
Normal 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