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Test Code SAL Salicylate

Specimen and Container/Tube

Serum

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Test Includes

N/A

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Volume

0.5 mL

STAT Turnaround Time

1 hour

Test Usage

Salicylate measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment
of salicylate overdose and in monitoring salicylate levels to
ensure appropriate therapy.

Critical Results

>30 mg/dL

Test Limitations

Alpha-ketobutyric Acid: Positive interference at 50 mg/dL or
greater.
In individual patients interference from bilirubin,
hemoglobin
and lipemia can be significant.

Fee Code

43288

Container/Tube

Red Top

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Day(s) Performed

24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Available

CPT

80196

Method Name

Spectrophotometric

Reference Values

Adults: therapeutic: 10 �?? 20 mg/dL

Reject Due To

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be
rejected.

Synonyms

N/A

Offsite Collection Instructions

1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport refrigerated  (2 – 8C).

UCMC Collection Instructions

1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be received in
Laboratory Service Center
3. Transport room temperature (15 – 25C).

Additional Information

N/A

Included in Additional codes

N/A

Coverage Information

N/A

Stability: Room Temp

n/a

Stability: Refrigerated

2 weeks

Stability: Frozen

n/a

Pediatric Volume

0.2 mL

Clinical Indications

Salicylate measurements are used in the diagnosis and
treatment
of salicylate overdose and in monitoring salicylate levels to
ensure appropriate therapy.

Transport Instructions

1. Collect sample following standard collection methods
2. Within 2 hours of collection the sample must be spun and
aliquoted
3. Transport?�refrigerated?�?�(2 �?? 8C).

Test Components

N/A

Specimen Stability

n/a

Methodology

Spectrophotometric

Synonyms/Key Search Words

N/A