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Can I have a venous blood gas test instead of an arterial blood gas test?

April 26, 2017Arterial blood Gas Test venous

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Can I have a venous blood gas test instead of an arterial blood gas test?

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Depending on your medical problem, it may be possible to have a venous blood gas test, but if your doctor wants to check your oxygen levels, it is necessary to have an arterial blood gas test.