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Salicylate
Test CodeSALIC
Alias/See Also
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin
CPT Codes
#N/A
Preferred Specimen
Light GREEN (PST)
Patient Preparation
Serum levels drawn less than 6 hours after a toxic dose can be used to confirm overdose.
Repeat testing within 2 - 3 hours is recommended to ensure that absorption is complete and to determine the effectiveness of the therapeutic intervention.
After therapeutic doses of salicylates, peak levels are reached at 2 hours.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (Red) or Gold (SST) or Orange (OJ) or Tiger Top Serum
Instructions
Slight hemolysis acceptable.
Specimen Stability
Specimens should be separated and tested immediately after collection. Samples are generally considered stable for 7 days when stored at 2 - 80 C. Samples are stable for 6 months when stored at < -200 C.
Setup Schedule
24x7
Reference Range
Therapeutic Range: 3-25 mg/dL
Critical Value: >30 mg/dL
Critical Value: >30 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Salicylate testing may be ordered when it is suspected that someone has ingested a large amount of aspirin or other drugs containing salicylate.
Testing may be ordered when a person is experiencing symptoms associated with an acute or chronic salicylate overdose. Symptoms may include: Nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing, ringing in ears (tinnitus), sweating, dizziness, and confusion.
Testing may be done when patients are suspected of overdosing.
Testing may be performed frequently (every 2-3 hours) to monitor overdose or toxicity.
Testing may be ordered when a person is experiencing symptoms associated with an acute or chronic salicylate overdose. Symptoms may include: Nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing, ringing in ears (tinnitus), sweating, dizziness, and confusion.
Testing may be done when patients are suspected of overdosing.
Testing may be performed frequently (every 2-3 hours) to monitor overdose or toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
