ANION GAP

The anion gap test measures the difference between positively and negatively charged ions in the blood, helping to assess acid-base balance and detect metabolic disorders.

Also known asAnion Gap Anion Gap

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

4 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
ANION GAP includes 4 parameters

  • Sodium, Serum
  • Chloride, Serum
  • Bicarbonate, Serum
  • Anion Gap Calculated

Test code

4036

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday TIME - 08:00 , 19:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

ANION GAP

1000