Lactate

Test information: The common cause for increased blood lactate is anoxia resulting from such conditions such as convulsions, shock, sepsis, pneumonia and congestive heart failure. Lactate levels in CSF are increased in bacterial meningitis, and any condition associated with reduced oxygenation of the brain.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Grey Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Yellow Top Sarstedt;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Take to laboratory immediately.

Maximum add on time

Not allowed

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female 0 to 15 - 0.6 - 2.5 mmol/L 16 yrs and above - 0.5 - 2.2 mmol/L

UKAS number

8872

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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