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HelpTest 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
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |