Lactic acid - CSF Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

LACLC

Synonyms
  • Lactate
Specialty

Analytical Chemistry


Clinical significance

An intermediate in the glycolytic pathway. Measuring its levels can be helpful in evaluating lactic acidosis observed during intense muscular activity, shock and a variety of different pathological conditions including diabetic ketoacidosis, renal or hepatic insufficiency, drug overdosage and certain genetic diseases.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

Enclose the specific clinical information form (R26-INTGB : Metabolic Biochemistry)
Sample to be frozen within 1 hour. Home sampling is not advisable.


Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

2 weeks


Testing Laboratory

Refered Test


Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.