Lactic acid - CSF Refered Test
Back to main menuEurofins 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)
Documents to download
Methodology
Chemistry - Spectrophotometry
Turnaround time
2 weeks
Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 41
Caption
The pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.