D-Lactate
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D-Lactate, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: DLACT
Test
Method
GC-MS
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA)
Clinical Utility
D-Lactic acidosis, can be found in small bowel syndrome and in conditions of bacterial
overgrowth, such as jejunileal bypass surgery.
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
4-Aug-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
Red top (no additive) or Gold top (clot activator & gel)
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
| Specimen | Not frozen |
|---|
Test Version
4-Aug-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
GC-MS
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-Lactate | mmol/L |
|
mg/dL x 0.111 | |
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
4-Aug-2023
Interface / Setup
Test Version
4-Aug-2023