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 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 Version
4-Aug-2023
Interface / Setup
Test Version
4-Aug-2023