Reliability of test results Good. Patient time for test 5-10 minutes. Before the test Purpose of test Assesses oxygen level in tissues.
Helps determine cause of lactic acidosis.
Commercial laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Request another sample to be collected to ensure accuracy. Lie down and relax for at least 2 hours before the test. Do not drink any alcohol for 24 hours before test.