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Blood gases test

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A blood gas test can help determine whether you have an imbalance of oxygen or carbon dioxide in your blood, or an acid-base imbalance, where your blood is too acidic or too alkaline.

The test results may indicate that you have a respiratory (breathing) problem, a metabolic or kidney disorder. The term metabolism describes the chemical reactions that the body uses to break down food into energy.

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