SALICYLATE

Test Code

SAL

CPT Codes
80329

Preferred Specimen

Serum - Red Top NO GEL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma- EDTA (Lavender)

Serum- Red Top

Serum- SST

Tiger Top

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: Not specified
Refrigerated: 2 weeks at 2-8°C.
Frozen: Not specified

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

Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable

Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule

Mon-Sun

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

3-10 mg/dL

Critical Value
>30 mg/dL

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
Frederick Health Laboratory
400 W 7th St
Frederick, MD. 21701

Last Updated: December 28, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.