Differentiates renal vs. GI causes of normal AG acidosis
When to use it
Use to differentiate renal tubular acidosis from GI bicarbonate losses in non-anion-gap metabolic acidosis.
Category
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Workup
References
Batlle DC et al. N Engl J Med. 1988;318(10):594-599
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