The lactate test is primarily ordered to help determine if someone has lactic acidosis, a high level of lactate in the blood. Lactate is a product of cell metabolism. Depending on pH, it is sometimes present in the form of lactic acid.
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The lactate test is primarily ordered to help determine if someone has lactic acidosis, a high level of lactate in the blood. Lactate is a product of cell metabolism. Depending on pH, it is sometimes present in the form of lactic acid.