How Multiple Myeloma Affects the Anion Gap
What Is the Anion Gap? The anion gap is a derived laboratory value employed to interpret serum electrolytes and evaluate acid-base balance . It compares the major measured positive particles and negatively charged particles in the blood, mainly sodium , chloride , and bicarbonate . Because the body contains many other charged substances that are not directly measured on a standard electrolyte panel , the anion gap acts as a useful diagnostic clue in bl