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Test ID: FLALA    
Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) Assay, Quantitative

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

LEVEL DETECTED          INTERPRETATION

<0.05 EU/mL                        None Detected (Negative)

   0.25 EU/mL                       USP acceptable limits for

                                                injectable or irrigation water.

   0.50 EU/mL                      USP acceptable limits for

                                                inhalatory water.

   2.00 EU/mL                      Acceptable upper limit for

                                                Hemodialysis reuse water.

                

The LAL is used as a quantitative test to detect gram-

negative endotoxin in aqueous solutions used in patient

management. The LAL assay is not recommended for serum or

plasma samples due to the presence of inhibitory factors. It

is essential to maintain specimen sterility and prevent

false positive results from exogenous gram negative

bacteria.

 

Test Performed by: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.

                                      5785 Corporate Ave.

                                      Cypress, CA 90630-4750