83605 Assay of lactic acid
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: lactic acid assay, serum lactate
Quantitative measurement of lactic acid concentration in plasma or serum using enzymatic or spectrophotometric methods.
Clinical Context
Assessment of tissue hypoxia, sepsis, and lactic acidosis. Elevated lactate indicates inadequate tissue oxygen delivery and is prognostic in critical illness.
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