II. Calculation
- EAG = Anion Gap - 12 meq/L + serum bicarbonate
III. Interpretation
- EAG > 30 mEq/L: Metabolic Alkalosis present
- EAG < 23 mEq/L: Non-Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
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