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D-Lactate, Plasma
Test Code15516X
CPT Codes
83605
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL plasma collected in a potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into plastic vial, and freeze immediately.
Note: If collecting in a sodium heparin tube, centrifugation must occur within one hour.
Note: If collecting in a sodium heparin tube, centrifugation must occur within one hour.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 91 days
Refrigerated: 91 days
Frozen: 91 days
Refrigerated: 91 days
Frozen: 91 days
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) • Stable Isotope Dilution Analysis
FDA Status
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.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Thurs; Report Available: 3-6 days
Clinical Significance
An adjunct to urine D-lactate (preferred), in the diagnosis of D-lactate acidosis.
