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84210 Assay of pyruvate

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: pyruvate, serum pyruvate, metabolic acid

Quantitative assay of serum pyruvate concentration, measuring this key glycolytic and metabolic intermediate.

Clinical Context

Evaluates metabolic disorders; elevated pyruvate-to-lactate ratio suggests mitochondrial dysfunction or enzyme deficiency.

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Specialties

Clinical ChemistryMetabolic MedicinePathology

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