Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways A carbon dioxide (CO2) blood test measures the amount of CO2 in your ...

This review discusses the value of standard base excess and includes several case vignettes that show the benefit of the base-excess approach in clinical practice.

A methylmalonic acid test is used to determine if you have a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Learn about the types of tests, what to expect, and more.

Metabolic acidosis happens when the chemical balance of acids and bases in your blood gets thrown off. This can happen when your body: Is making too much acid Isn't getting rid of enough acid ...

More accurate assessment of how much and when carbohydrate restriction affects acid-base status might be obtained from an inpatient study.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - In this Summer Science experiment Bailey, Lily, Ella and Reese show us how red cabbage can be used to test how acidic different liquids are. When the indicator touches ...

IntroductionAn acid-base indicator is a substance that changes color as the pH of the solution changes. Indicators work because they are weak acids which when in solution, exist in equilibrium with ...