Lactate test
Ischaemia indicator
About the parameter
In the face of anaerobic metabolism lactate is synthesized from pyruvate. Muscle tissue is the predominant source of lactate production.
Increased lactate concentration is a sensitive indication for a significant metabolic disturbance. Possible reasons are hypoxia and hypoperfusion.
Diseases associated with increased lactate concentration are i.e. hypovolemic shock, local hypoperfusion (i.e. intestinal ischaemia in the face of ileus, aortic-thromboembolism), hypoxia, anaemia, or sepsis.
In racehorses, lactate is used to either check performance ability or i.e. exclude latent myopathy.
Overview
Sample material
Use 20 µl of li-hep plasma. Do not use serum!
Method / Measurement range
Colorimetric test. Photometric endpoint measurement of the absorbance at 546 nm wavelength.
Measurement Range:
0.1 – 15 mmol/l
Test duration
The test takes approximately 7.5 minutes.
Package insert
More details can be found in the package insert
Please note: All package inserts provided on this website are intended for information purposes only! Always process all tests, controls and calibrators strictly according to the package insert provided with the kit.
Appropriate instruments
 Eurolyser CUBE-VET |
 Eurolyser solo |
Evaluation
Test evaluation
Find the evaluation study for the Eurolyser Lactate assay here: Eurolyser Lactate test evaluation
Additional information
Article numbers
VT 0220 Lactate VET test kit (containing 16 Tests)
VT 0221 Lactate VET test kit (containing 6 Tests)
VT 2200 Lactate VET control kit (decision level)