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Your doctor may run a blood gas analysis or arterial blood gas (ABG) test if you are showing the signs of an oxygen, carbon dioxide, or pH imbalance such as confusion or difficulty breathing. This test measures the partial levels of these substances using a small blood sample. From these numbers, your doctor can figure out how well your lungs move oxygen into your blood and remove carbon dioxide from your body. It can also indicate certain medical conditions such as kidney or heart failure, drug overdose, or uncontrolled diabetes. Your doctor is the best person to interpret the test results, but you can also get an idea about them yourself.<ref name="rf1">http://www.healthline.com/health/blood-gases#overview1</ref> You can interpret your test results by reviewing them closely and considering other data. | Your doctor may run a blood gas analysis or arterial blood gas (ABG) test if you are showing the signs of an oxygen, carbon dioxide, or pH imbalance such as confusion or difficulty breathing. This test measures the partial levels of these substances using a small blood sample. From these numbers, your doctor can figure out how well your lungs move oxygen into your blood and remove carbon dioxide from your body. It can also indicate certain medical conditions such as kidney or heart failure, drug overdose, or uncontrolled diabetes. Your doctor is the best person to interpret the test results, but you can also get an idea about them yourself.<ref name="rf1">http://www.healthline.com/health/blood-gases#overview1</ref> You can interpret your test results by reviewing them closely and considering other data. | ||
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