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Test ID BLOD1276 D-Lactate, Plasma

Reporting Name

D-Lactate, P

Useful For

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma NaFl-KOx Frozen (preferred) 91 days
  Ambient  91 days
  Refrigerated  91 days

Reference Values

0.0-0.25 mmol/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

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.

CPT Code Information

83605

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis

Secondary ID

8878
Sanford Laboratories - Bemidji Additional Information:

Sanford Interface Build Information

Result Code Result Code Description
13844 D-Lactate, P