The Journal of small animal practice
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To determine whole blood and serum concentrations of l-lactate and serum concentrations of d-lactate in healthy rabbits and compare three methods of analysis for l-lactate measurement. ⋯ Serum concentrations of d-lactate in healthy rabbits are in the range of those of other mammals. l-lactate values in healthy rabbits are higher compared with other mammals. Good correlation was found between the portable and blood gas analysers for whole blood l-lactate measurement in healthy rabbits.