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HelpTest ID DLAU D-Lactate, Urine
Useful For
Preferred test for diagnosing D-lactate acidosis, especially in patients with jejunoileal bypass and short-bowel syndrome
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzymatic
Reporting Name
D-Lactate, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068)
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a timed or random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
3. Immediately freeze specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.65 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 365 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
0.0-0.25 mmol/L
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Varies
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83605
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DLAU | D-Lactate, U | 14046-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8873 | D-Lactate, U | 14046-7 |
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Forms
Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) in Special Instructions.