L-LACTATE, FLUORIDE PLASMA

Tests for lactate levels in plasma, particularly useful in assessing metabolic acidosis or conditions such as sepsis or shock, where lactate levels are elevated.

Also known asL-lactateFluoride Plasma L-lactateFluoride Plasma

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

L-LACTATE, FLUORIDE PLASMA Test in Bengaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
L-LACTATE, FLUORIDE PLASMA includes 1 parameter

  • L-lactate
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures lactate levels in the blood to assess oxygen supply and metabolic conditions like lactic acidosis.

Patients with suspected metabolic disorders, sepsis, or respiratory issues should undergo testing.

A blood sample is drawn using fluoride tubes to prevent glycolysis.

Elevated lactate suggests oxygen deprivation, metabolic disorders, or critical illness such as sepsis.

Yes, intense exercise, dehydration, and alcohol consumption can temporarily raise lactate levels.

Test code

WI7441D

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Plasma FluorideGrey Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Plasma Fluoride

Collection instructions

For Fluoride plasma blood collection do be done from stasis free vein. To avoid glycolysis of sample plasma to be separated within 15 minutes of collection. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details . Lipemic & hameolysed sample should be avoided.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 12:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

L-LACTATE, FLUORIDE PLASMA

1300