Pseudohyperchloremia associated with bromide intoxication in a goat herd.
Pseudohyperchloremia and a negative anion gap were detected in goats with bromide intoxication. Bromide interferes with ion-specific electrodes, resulting in a falsely increased serum chloride concentrations. Bromide intoxication should be considered in animals with progressive neurologic signs, a high serum chloride value, and a low or negative anion gap.
D000818:Animals; D001965:Bromides / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*; D002712:Chlorides / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006041:Goats; D008297:Male; D012964:Sodium / Q000506:poisoning*; D017670:Sodium Compounds
D001965:Bromides; D002712:Chlorides; D017670:Sodium Compounds; D012964:Sodium; C027938:sodium bromide