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Additional Codes
| Mayo | DLAC |
| Epic ID | LAB2405 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
Plasma NaFl-KOxOrdering 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 plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
Note: If collecting in sodium heparin tubes, centrifugation must occur within one hour of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma NaFl-KOx | Frozen (preferred) | 91 days |
| Ambient | 91 days | |
| Refrigerated | 91 days |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis
Useful For
As an adjunct to urine D-lactate (preferred) for the diagnosis of D-lactate acidosis
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
3 to 6 daysReference Values
≤0.25 mmol/L
CPT Code Information
83605