Carbon monoxide poisoning


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Tests and diagnosis

By Mayo Clinic staff

If you're brought to an emergency room with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, you may begin treatment immediately. To confirm your diagnosis, the doctor may have a blood sample taken to test for carbon monoxide in your blood.

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