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Lactic acid - CSF Refered Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

LACLC

Synonyms

  • Lactate

Clinic 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.

Prenalytics

  • CSF
  • FROZEN

Further information

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

Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

2 weeks


Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 41

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