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HelpTest ID DLAU D-Lactate, Urine
Useful For
Preferred test for diagnosing D-lactate acidosis, especially in patients with jejunoileal bypass and short-bowel syndrome
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen 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.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Ambient | 90 days | |
| Refrigerated | 90 days |
Reference Values
≤0.25 mmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
CPT Code Information
83605