Lactic acid - plasma

Biomnis code

LACT

Synonyms

• Lactate

Clinic 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.

Preanalytical

• 1 mL
• Fluoridated Plasma
• FROZEN

Further information

• 1 individual aliquot for this analysis
• Freeze the sample within 1 hour after sampling
• INDIVIDUAL OR DELICATE SAMPLE: venal blood samples must be taken when the subject has fasted and without the use of a tourniquet. Blood samples collected in floride tubes must be immediately put in ice, centrifuged at +4°C 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

Turn around Time

2 days