ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Salicylate Assay : 0090251

Mnemonic: SALIC

Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA, separator tubes, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; 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)
 
 

 

 

 
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