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Salicylate
Test CodeSAL
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Collect just prior to next dose
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Heparinized plasma
Transport Container
Original collection vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cool packs)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Anticoagulants other than heparin
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
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Anti-inflammatory 15-25 mg/dL Toxic >30 mg/dL |
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Clinical Significance
Salicylates are used in the treatment of fever, analgesia and in the treatment of acute rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis and for inhibition of platelet aggregation in patients with CAD. When treating rheumatoid arthritis, salicylates reduce the inflammation in joint tissues. Salicylate levels are monitored to assess toxicity.
