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Reporting Name
D-Lactate, PUseful For
An adjunct to urine D-lactate (preferred), in the diagnosis of D-lactate acidosis
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Plasma NaFl-KOxNecessary Information
For L-lactate (lactic acid), order LAA / Lactate, Plasma
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Grey top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) (T275)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Spin down and immediately freeze specimen.
Additional Information: For L-lactate (lactic acid), order LLA / Lactate, Plasma.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.55 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma NaFl-KOx | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
0.0-0.25 mmol/L
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Varies
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.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 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Icterus |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Enzymatic
Testing Algorithm
DLAU / D-Lactate, Urine is the preferred specimen for D-lactate determinations.