ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Salicylate Assay : 0090251

Mnemonic: SALIC

Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
Analgesic: 2-10 mg/dL
Anti-inflammatory: 10-30 mg/dL
Toxic: 31 mg/dL or greater
CPT Code(s): 80196
Cross References: Acetylsalicylic Acid, Blood (Salicylate Assay), Aspirin, Blood (Salicylate Assay), Salicylamide, ASA (Salicylate Assay), Salicylic Acid, Blood (Salicylate Assay)