Lactic Acid: How To Prepare
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How To Prepare
To prepare for a lactic acid test:
- Do not eat or drink anything other than water for 8 to 10 hours before the test.
- Do not exercise for several hours before the test. Do not clench your fist while having your blood drawn for a lactic acid test. These activities may change the results.
| Last updated: | August 19, 2008 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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