Test Overview
Clinical Utility
D-Lactic acidosis, can be found in small bowel syndrome and in conditions of bacterial
overgrowth, such as jejunileal bypass surgery.
Method
Gas chromatography/Mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
Result Included
D-Lactate
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma (EDTA)
Containers
Preferred Containers
Red top (no additive) or Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
L-Lactate analysis is available – refer to separate test listing. D- must be specified since L-Lactate analysis will be performed whenever D- or L- is not specified.
Stability
| Frozen |
|---|
| 6 Months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not frozen |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
D-Lactatemmol/L<0.31mg/dL x 0.111
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-08-04