Abstract
The growing availability of cage-side blood gas and electrolyte analysers allows easy measurement of bicarbonate, and calculation of the anion gap. Potentially, the anion gap can provide valuable insights into the causes of metabolic acidosis in companion animals. However, in order to use this information to improve diagnosis and treatment, it is important to consider several other factors about the patient, sample collection and analyser performance. This article summarises the clinical value of the anion gap and these potential pitfalls.
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