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?
Low Density Lipoprotein
Lipase
Lactic Acid
Iron
INR
High Density Lipoprotein
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c
Glucose
Folic Acid
Ferritin
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
D Dimer
CRP
Creatinine Clearance
Creatinine
CK
Cholesterol
Chloride
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