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General
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Clinical Use:
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The presence of D-Lactate (D-lactic acid) in the blood is a reflection of bacterial overgrowth in the gastrointestinal
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D-lactate is produced from non-absorbed carbohydrates by colonic bacteria (which may also proliferate in
the ileum). The absorption of large amounts of D-lactate can cause metabolic acidosis, altered mental status and a variety of other neurologic symptoms, in particular dysarthria and ataxia.
D-lactate should not be confused with L-lactate, which is a normal product of anaerobic metabolism. |
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Code:
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DLAC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample chilled.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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<0.20 mmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 48 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen.
Non-medicare rebateable item. All patients except Public, VA and Pensioners must pay $80.00 upfront. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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48 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice.
Requests should be reviewed by Duty Biochemist prior to transport. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
QLD Pathology-Royal Brisbane Hospital |
(07) 3646 3636 |
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Last Updated : 23-11-2023 13:42 |