Abstract:Increased plasma lactate levels can indicate the presence of metabolic disorders in HIV infected individuals.
Objective
To determine whether a portable analyzer is valid for measuring cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma lactate levels in HIV infected individuals.
Method
CSF and plasma were collected from 178 subjects. Samples tested by the Accutrend® portable analyzer were compared to those tested by a reference device (SYNCHRON LX® 20).
Results
The portable analyzer had in plasma sensitivity of 0.95 and… Show more
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