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An elevated anion gap isn't a standard marker tracked specifically for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN). The key labs typically monitored for IgAN include:

- eGFR – measures how well your kidneys filter waste
- Serum creatinine – a waste product that builds up when kidneys aren't working well
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) – another Show Full Answer

An elevated anion gap isn't a standard marker tracked specifically for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN). The key labs typically monitored for IgAN include:

- eGFR – measures how well your kidneys filter waste
- Serum creatinine – a waste product that builds up when kidneys aren't working well
- BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) – another waste marker related to protein breakdown
- Urine protein or albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) – checks for protein leaking into urine

If all of those are coming back normal, that's genuinely encouraging news for your kidney health! That said, an elevated anion gap can have various causes and is worth discussing with your nephrologist or doctor. They can help figure out what's behind it and whether it needs any follow-up, especially in the context of managing IgAN. Don't hesitate to bring it up at your next appointment — no question is too small when it comes to your kidney health!

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