Salicylate

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Test Code

SALI

CPT Codes
80179

Preferred Specimen

SST/GST Serum Only

Minimum Volume

1 ml

Other Acceptable Specimens

plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top)tube

Instructions

Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred.
Red top serum unacceptable for testing.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered. Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube."

Transport Container

Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = NA
Refrigerated = 2 Weeks
Frozen = NA

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Setup Schedule

24/7

Report Available

Daily

Clinical Significance

Salicylate is a common drug used in many formulations due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Salicylate overdose can cause metabolic acidosis with a high anionic gap, gastrointestinal and central nervous system disturbances, as well as encephalopathy and renal failure.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439

Last Updated: January 18, 2024

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