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HelpTest Code SALI Salicylate, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Epic Code: LAB34
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry
Specimen Required
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Inpatient: Mint STAT: Mint Outpatient: Gold Acceptable: Red Top or Green Lithium Heparin.
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| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5 mL; Full Tube |
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow serum sample to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. Specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum or plasma aliquoted to a false bottom container after centrifugation. 4. Keep serum/plasma refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Reference Values
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5.0-29.9 mg/dL |
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Critical value (automatic call-back): ≥30 mg/dL |
Note: The therapeutic range varies. It has been reported to be 5 to 10 mg/dl for anti-pyretic/analgesic conditions and 15 to 30 mg/dl for anti-inflammatory/rheumatic fever conditions. For diagnostic purposes, salicylate results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient’s medical history, clinical examinations and other findings.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
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Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
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Serum* |
Refrigerated |
7 days |
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Ambient |
7 days |
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Frozen |
2 months |
*Note: Heparinized plasma in gel separator tubes is less stable than serum and is only suitable for add-on testing up to 2 days following sample collection.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80329