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Can all the electrolyte levels be measured properly with a blood test in which blood is drawn from a vein?
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The standard approach, for several decades, has been to draw blood from a vein. Blood for an artery is best to determine oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, plus pH data.
Answered 10/13/2021
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Yes. Venous blood is appropriate the tests you mentioned. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Wish you good health!
Answered 10/13/2021
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