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HelpTest Code DLAC D-Lactate, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Plasma NaFl-KOxSpecimen Required
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
Collection Container/Tube: Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate Tube, 2 mL (T275)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into plastic vial, and freeze immediately.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.55 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma NaFl-KOx | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
0.0-0.25 mmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Friday
CPT Code Information
83605
Report Available
4 to 8 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Enzymatic