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HelpTest Code LAB34 Salicylate
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep
Acceptable: SST or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 0.5 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 500 uL.
Stability:
Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
| Interpretation | Range |
|---|---|
| Therapeutic | 5.0 - 20.0 mg/dL |
| Toxic | > 50.0 mg/dL |
| Lethal | > 60.0 mg/dL |
Additional Test Codes
SALIC