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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ANGA

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Additional Notes:

Calculation: Anion Gap = Na - (Cl + BIC)

Reference Range: 4-13 mmol/L

Ref Range Source: Clin Chem 1976;22 643-646