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HelpCatalog ID Salicy Lvl Salicylate Lvl
CPOE Test Name
Salicylate Lvl
Synonyms
Aspirin, ASA
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
5 mL gold top SST tube 2 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; improper labeling
Special Instructions
The vendor states that the Salicylate assay may be affected by the administration of Sulfasalazine and Sulfapyridine. (Maximum negative bias of 25%.) To minimize the bias, samples should be collected prior to administration of the relevant drugs.
Reference Values
10.0 – 25.0 mg/dL
Critical Values
Toxic limit: >30 mg/dL
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Urgent/Emergent 1 hour; Routine 2 – 4 hours
CPT / HCPCS Code
80196