When to get tested?
Your healthcare provider may suggest this test if you show symptoms of lactic acidosis, sepsis, and meningitis. The symptoms of lactic acidosis include:
- Excessive sweating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Abdominal pain
The symptoms of sepsis include:
- Fever
- Rapid heartbeat
- Chills
- Confusion
The symptoms of meningitis include:
- Fever
- Extreme headache
- Sensitivity to light
Sample requirements
A phlebotomist will take a small sample of blood through a vein in your hand. The Lactate test price is extremely low.
Test preparation
Generally this test does not require any special preparations. However, your healthcare provider may ask you to stop exercising, and also you might need to do fast for 8 to 10 hours before the test. The Lactate test cost is not very high.
Result interpretation
Typically, a high lactic acid level in your blood indicates that you might have lactic acidosis. The lactic acidosis is two types such as type A and Type B. The common type is the type A lactic acidosis, the causes of this include:
- Heart failure
- Heart attack
- Lung disease
- Severe anemia
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Pulmonary edema
The causes of type B lactic acidosis are:
- Leukemia
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- AIDS
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Strenuous exercise
You can consult with your doctor, about the clear information regarding your test result. Now, you can also book a Lactate acid online.