Lactic acid to pyruvate ratio

Pyruvic acid is a product of the glycolysis process. Normally, it is oxidized to CO2 and H2O by a tricarboxylic acid cycle, so that the ratio of lactic acid/pyruvate in the blood is maintained at about 9. When the body is in the absence of oxygen metabolism, pyruvic acid is reduced to lactic acid. The ratio increases, the more severe the hypoxia, the higher the ratio. Performing this ratio determination has some value in identifying the severity of circulatory failure. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Pay attention to rest before checking. Normal value 10:1. Clinical significance 1, reduction: diabetic ketoacidosis, glycogen accumulation, hepatolenticular degeneration, severe heart failure, uremia, advanced liver disease, heavy metal poisoning, vitamin B1 deficiency. 2, elevated: high lactate. Low results may be diseases: hepatolenticular degeneration, uremia, lactic acidosis, high results may be diseases: diabetic ketoacidosis precautions See the blood lactic acid and pyruvate notes. Inspection process Determination of amino acids, nitrides, and organic acids. Not suitable for the crowd No. Adverse reactions and risks no.

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