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Specimen Type
Serum
Container/Tube
Red Top
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).
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Includes
N/A
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
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(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
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