From: Haemoglobin concentration influences the chloride–bicarbonate but not the strong ion difference–bicarbonate relationship
Group
Hb (g/dl)
SID-HCO3-, r/r2
P
Cl--HCO3-, r/r2
A
12–15
0.76/0.58
0.001
-0.6/0.36
B
9–12
0.83/0.70
-0.56/0.32
C
<9
0.80/0.65
-0.31/0.09
ns