Diagnostic threshold and performance of anion gap in screening for high anion gap metabolic acidosis

CONCLUSION: The recommended AG threshold value is ≥15 mEq/L with a high sensitivity for HAGMA. The AG should always be interpreted with the clinical context, and it should be repeated as the clinical picture evolves.PMID:38478728 | DOI:10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2023-009

Source: Singapore Medical Journal - March 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chang Yin Chionh Carolyn Shan-Yeu Tien Wenxiang Yeon Changi REnal MEdicine REsearch (CREMERE) Group Source Type: research