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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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PathologyCritical CareEmergency Medicine

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