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Test Code DLAC D-Lactate, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

D-Lactate, P

Specimen Type

Plasma NaFl-KOx


Ordering Guidance


Urine is the preferred specimen for D-lactate determination, order DLAU / D-Lactate, Urine.

 

For determination of L-lactate (lactic acid), order LACS1 / Lactate, Plasma



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate Tube, 2 mL (T275)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate tube

Acceptable: Green top (sodium heparin)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze immediately.

NOTE: If collecting in sodium heparin tubes, centrifugation must occur within one hour of collection.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma NaFl-KOx Frozen (preferred) 91 days
  Ambient  91 days
  Refrigerated  91 days

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Specimen Retention Time

1 month

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Reference Values

0.0-0.25 mmol/L

Useful For

As an adjunct to urine D-lactate (preferred) for the diagnosis of D-lactate acidosis

CPT Code Information

83605

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DLAC D-Lactate, P 14045-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
8878 D-Lactate, P 14045-9