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HelpTest Code DLAU D-Lactate, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
D-Lactate, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic urine tube
Specimen Volume: 0.50 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a timed or random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
3. Immediately freeze specimen.
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 90 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 90 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Specimen Retention Time
1 monthReport Available
3 to 6 daysReference Values
0.0-0.25 mmol/L
Useful For
Preferred test for diagnosing D-lactate acidosis, especially in patients with jejunoileal bypass and short-bowel syndrome
CPT Code Information
83605
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DLAU | D-Lactate, U | 14046-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8873 | D-Lactate, U | 14046-7 |