ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0090251: Salicylate Assay |
| Test Mnemonic: SALIC | |
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Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 5 mL plain red.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens drawn in separator tubes, EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months |
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| Reference Interval: |
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Analgesic: 2-10 mg/dL Anti-inflammatory: 10-30 mg/dL Toxic: 31 mg/dL or greater |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 80196 |