Anion Gap Test Price in Saudi Arabia | Lahalak
A vital marker for assessing your body's acid-base balance, helping detect poisoning or diabetic ketoacidosis to ensure rapid restoration of normal chemical equilibrium.
Scientific name: Anion Gap Test
Anionic gap is a laboratory measurement (not a direct analysis) of the gap between measured positive ions (cations) and measured negative ions (anions) in blood serum. It is usually calculated using the formula: (sodium + potassium) - (chloride + bicarbonate). A normal anionic gap (8–16 mEq/L) reflects the presence of normal, unmeasured anions (suc...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Calculation and analysis of the anionic gap based on the measurement of the basic electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate).
- Consult an internist or critical care medicine specialist to interpret the results in the context of the clinical situation.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Fasting is not required for the test itself, because it is a calculation based on measuring electrolytes.
- Timing: Often requested as part of a basic metabolic panel (BMP) or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) when evaluating an acute or chronic patient.
- Medications: Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, as some may affect your electrolyte levels or blood acidity.
- Clinical status: The physician and the laboratory must be aware of the patient's clinical status (e.g., suspected diabetic ketoacidosis, poisoning), as this guides the interpretation.
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