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Test ID DLAU D-Lactate, Urine

Useful For

Preferred test for diagnosing D-lactate acidosis, especially in patients with jejunoileal bypass and short-bowel syndrome

Method Name

Enzymatic

Reporting Name

D-Lactate, U

Specimen Type

Urine


Specimen 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 Special Container
Urine Frozen (preferred) 365 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reference Values

0.0-0.25 mmol/L

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic 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.

Report Available

4 to 8 days

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) in Special Instructions