Test Code DLAC D-Lactate, Plasma
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.
Useful For
An adjunct to urine D-lactate (preferred) for the diagnosis of D-lactate acidosis
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzymatic
Reporting Name
D-Lactate, PSpecimen Type
Plasma NaFl-KOxSpecimen 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 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
0.0-0.25 mmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
4 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory

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 US 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 |