Normal
0.3 -2.6 mmol/L
Indications
Description
Lactate (Lactic Acid) is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism. Normally, the tissues use aerobic metabolism to breakdown glucose for energy and the byproduct is CO2 and H2O which we excrete through our kidneys and exhalation. However, if the tissues are starved of oxygen (hypoxic), they use anaerobic metabolism. This can be compounded if the liver is also hypoxic causing the liver to be unable to clear the lactic acid.
What would cause increased levels?
What would cause decreased levels?
Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values
Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
Albumin Lab Values
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
Glucose Lab Values
WBC
Urinalysis
Troponin I
Triglycerides
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Sodium
Red Blood Cells
Prostate Specific Antigen
Potassium
Platelets
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Oxygen Saturation
Osmolality
Magnesium
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