A low anion gap results from an imbalance in the body’s pH levels. Healthcare professionals identify this “gap” by examining the results of a blood test that measures electrolyte levels. To maintain ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

In recent years, however, the situation has started to change. The interest is partly a result of the spectacular success of the cloning of the CFTR chloride channel, the protein that is defective in ...