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HelpTest Code DLAU D-Lactate, Urine
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic urine tube
Specimen Volume: 0.50 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a timed or random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
3. Immediately freeze specimen.
Forms
Useful For
Preferred test for diagnosing D-lactate acidosis, especially in patients with jejunoileal bypass and short-bowel syndrome
Special Instructions
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis
Reporting Name
D-Lactate, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 90 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 90 days |
Reference Values
0.0-0.25 mmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
3 to 6 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. It 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DLAU | D-Lactate, U | 14046-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8873 | D-Lactate, U | 14046-7 |