What does (anton gap) mean?

[Guest guest]

I recently had blood work completed and asked for a copy of the

report; I noticed anton gap had High on it. Dr. told me everythings

is fine; but I was just wondering.

thanks Breta

[Guest guest]

> From: brenta davis

> Date: 7/9/04, 8:59 PM -0400

>

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> ions with a positive charge such as Sodium (anion)

> as compared to ions with a negative charge such as

> Chloride (cation). In most normal situations the

> anions and cations exactly balance keeping your

> blood pH at about 7.0. If they do not match exactly

> an anion gap is said to exist.