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Test ID BLOD1276 D-Lactate, Plasma

Useful For

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

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Method Name

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

83605

Reporting Name

D-Lactate, P

Reference Values

0.0-0.25 mmol/L

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Secondary ID

8878
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:

SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code Result Code Description
13844 D-Lactate, P