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Salicylate, serum

Test Code
SAL


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions


Trough level: Within 30 minutes of next dose; 2 hours post dose




Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable 2 hours at room temp., separated serum stable for 4 days refrigerated.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: >40 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
Salicylate is a common drug used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Salicylate overdose results in disturbances of the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract as well as encephalopathy and renal failure. It represents an acute medical emergency and rapid quantitation of the drug is necessary for effective patient management.




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