SALICYLATE
Synonyms: | Aspirin |
Computer Code: | (SAL) |
Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (red or gold top tube). |
Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot. centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, refrigerate. |
Reference Values: | Analgesia: up to 20 MG/DL Antipyresis: up to 20 MG/DL Anti-inflammatory: up to 30 MG/DL Toxic: above 30 MG/DL |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | TOXI |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
Stat TAT: | 60 min |
CPT Code(s): | 80307 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |