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Lactic Acid Concentration

Diagnostic test reference page from the Everyone Healthy database.

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1. What this test measures 2. Reference ranges 3. Increased / decreased markers 4. Related disease pages 5. Full article

What this test measures

This section shows the biological marker/agent measured by this diagnostic test. Each marker/agent opens its own page with related conditions. Detailed reference ranges are shown separately in the Reference ranges and concentrations section below, so they are not repeated here.

Measured biological marker/agentLactic Acid (Venous Blood)Category / group: Blood Studies / Metabolism End ProductLinked condition pattern: 44 increased / 1 decreased linksTotal condition links: 45Reference ranges: shown in the reference range table below where available

Reference ranges and concentrations

These ranges are pulled from the existing EH diagnostic-test reference range tables. They can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, sample type and clinical situation.

Biological marker/agent / concentration	Reference range	Unit	Age	Gender	Category / test group
Lactic Acid (Venous Blood)	0.5 – 2.2	mEq/L	All	Both	Blood Studies / Metabolism End Product

Tip: scroll sideways on small screens to see all columns. Ranges are educational only and must be interpreted by a qualified clinician.

Conditions where linked markers may be increased or decreased

This section links the test's biological markers/agents to related conditions. It is a browsing guide, not a diagnosis.

Markers often increased in

Markers often decreased in

Hypothermia: Lactic Acid (Venous Blood)