Test Code DLAC D-Lactate, Plasma
Performing Laboratory

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