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Test Code Sali Salicylate Level

Aliases

Aspirin Level

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Specimen should be collected at least 6-8 hours after drug administration.

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8 mL
  • Pediatric: 0.6 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple Top(K2 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

Anti-pyretic 3 – 10 mg/dL
Anti-inflammatory 15 – 30 mg/dL

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

≥30 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 500 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 10 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 700 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) 14 days

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica - ImmunoAssay

CPT Codes

80179