A carbon dioxide (CO2) blood test measures the amount of CO2 in your body. It is typically performed in conjunction with other blood tests to assess for electrolyte imbalances. Levels that are too ...

Bicarbonate is a form of carbon dioxide (CO2), a gas waste left when your body burns food for energy. Bicarbonate belongs to a group of electrolytes, which help keep your body hydrated and make sure ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Carbon dioxide transport in blood involves both the red cells and the plasma, with constant interchange of water, and chloride and bicarbonate ...

Doctors can check people’s blood for typical or atypical carbon dioxide (CO2) levels to help diagnose certain medical conditions. For example, a carbon dioxide test or CO2 test can help diagnose ...