Lactic acid
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LACT
Synonyms
- Lactate
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Clinical significance
An intermediate in the glycolytic pathway. Measuring its level can be helpful in evaluating lactic acidosis observed during intense muscular activity, shock and a variety of different conditions including diabetic ketoacidosis, renal or hepatic insufficiency, drug overdosage and certain genetic diseases.
Preanalytics
- A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes
Further information
Freeze the sample within 1 hour after sampling
1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
INDIVIDUAL OR DELICATE SAMPLE: venal blood samples must be taken, preferably fasting and without the use of a tourniquet. Blood samples collected in floride tubes must be immediately put in ice,centrifuged in a refrigerated and decanted within the first 15 minutes of sample collection. The plasma must be frozen within 1 hour of sample collection. Icteric and/or haemolysed samples should be removed
Methodology
Chemistry - Spectrophotometry
Turnaround time
1 day
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